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Trip from Sheridan, CO to Greeley, CO

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 20m

Distance

63.4 mi

102 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 14m ★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Sheridan, CO, CO

Sheridan, CO

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city in and county seat of Wetd County, Colorado, United States

Greeley, CO

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Trip Overview

The drive from Sheridan, CO to Greeley, CO covers 63.4 miles and takes about 1h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 285 North, West Hampden Avenue, US 85 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.55 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

31.7 miles from Sheridan, CO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 40m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 20m drive with frequent turns across 63.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 285 North is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Sheridan, CO to Greeley, CO is easy. At 1h 20m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Sheridan, CO to Greeley, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 285 North
West Hampden Avenue
US 85
US 85 North
South Santa Fe Drive
I 25 North
South Valley Highway
I 76

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: US 285 North — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sheridan, CO and Greeley, CO.

1

Start on South Federal Boulevard

0.3 mi · 24 sec · South Federal Boulevard
2

Take the ramp straight toward US 285 North

0.2 mi · 29 sec · US 285 North
3

Merge slight left onto West Hampden Avenue

0.9 mi · 1 min · West Hampden Avenue
4

Take the exit slight right toward US 85

0.2 mi · 35 sec · US 85
5

Keep slight left to continue on US 85 North

249 ft · 15 sec · US 85 North
6

Turn left onto US 85 North

105 ft · 6 sec · US 85 North
7

Merge slight right onto South Santa Fe Drive

3.5 mi · 4 min · South Santa Fe Drive
8

Take the exit slight right toward I 25 North: Fort Collins

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 25 North: Fort Collins
9

Merge slight left onto South Valley Highway

8.0 mi · 10 min · South Valley Highway
10

Take the exit slight right toward I 76: Grand Junction, Fort Morgan, 70th Avenue

0.1 mi · 8 sec · I 76: Grand Junction, Fort Morgan, 70th Avenue
11

Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Fort Morgan

0.5 mi · 1 min · I 76 East: Fort Morgan
12

Merge slight left onto Heartland Expressway

6.5 mi · 7 min · Heartland Expressway
13

Keep slight right to continue on Heartland Expressway

22 mi · 21 min · Heartland Expressway
14

Take the exit slight right toward Kersey Road

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Kersey Road
15

Turn left onto County Road 49

22 mi · 25 min · County Road 49
16

Turn left onto East 18th Street

3.7 mi · 5 min · East 18th Street
17

At the end of the road, turn right onto 8th Avenue

0.9 mi · 1 min · 8th Avenue
18

Turn left onto 10th Street

0.2 mi · 29 sec · 10th Street
19

Turn right onto 10th Avenue

502 ft · 17 sec · 10th Avenue
20

Turn left onto 9th Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · 9th Street
21

Turn left onto 19th Avenue

262 ft · 12 sec · 19th Avenue
22

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 31.7 miles from Sheridan, CO, or about 40m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 14 miles or 17m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 31.7 miles or 40m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 8m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Greeley, CO than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Sheridan, CO so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Sheridan, CO

This is one driving day of about 63.4 miles and 1h 20m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Sheridan, CO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 31.7 mi from Sheridan, CO · 40m into the drive

city in Adams County, Colorado, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Commerce City, CO

32 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Denver, CO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Commerce City, CO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 31.7 miles from Sheridan, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Greeley, CO

The final approach into Greeley, CO usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.55 one way

$19.10 round trip

$3.83/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.05 $10.11 $20.23
premium $4.39 $10.97 $21.94
diesel $5.61 $14.00 $28.00

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$35–$60

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 22.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19 0 $6.66 $3.04
Efficient EV 15.9 0 $5.55 $2.54
EV Truck/SUV 25.4 0 $8.88 $4.06

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (68% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Sheridan, CO

Night in Sheridan on Wednesday

Local time

9:19 PM

MDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Greeley, CO

Night in Greeley on Wednesday

Local time

9:19 PM

MDT

Current temp

80°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

2 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 20m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Sheridan, CO to Greeley, CO covers 63.4 miles and takes about 1h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 285 North, West Hampden Avenue, US 85. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.7 miles from Sheridan, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.55 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Sheridan, CO to Greeley, CO is easy. At 1h 20m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Sheridan, CO to Greeley, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Sheridan, CO to Greeley, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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