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Trip from Westminster, CO to Sheridan, CO

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

27m

Distance

15.8 mi

25 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 26m ★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m

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

city in Adams and Jefferson counties in Colorado, United States

Westminster, CO

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Downtown Sheridan, CO, CO

Sheridan, CO

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Trip Overview

The drive from Westminster, CO to Sheridan, CO covers 15.8 miles and takes about 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on West 77th Avenue, Lowell Boulevard, West 72nd Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.38 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

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

7.9 miles from Westminster, CO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 13m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 27m drive with frequent turns across 15.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West 77th Avenue 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 Westminster, CO to Sheridan, CO is easy. At 27m 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 Westminster, CO to Sheridan, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
West 77th Avenue
Lowell Boulevard
West 72nd Avenue
Federal Boulevard
North Speer Boulevard
I 25 South
North Valley Highway
US 85

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: West 77th Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Newton Street

115 ft · 11 sec · Newton Street
2

Turn left onto West 77th Avenue

0.2 mi · 40 sec · West 77th Avenue
3

At the end of the road, turn right onto Lowell Boulevard

0.6 mi · 1 min · Lowell Boulevard
4

Turn left onto West 72nd Avenue

0.5 mi · 51 sec · West 72nd Avenue
5

Turn right onto Federal Boulevard

4.6 mi · 9 min · Federal Boulevard
6

Turn left onto North Speer Boulevard

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Speer Boulevard
7

Take the ramp slight right toward I 25 South: Colorado Springs

0.3 mi · 37 sec · I 25 South: Colorado Springs
8

Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway

3.1 mi · 4 min · North Valley Highway
9

Take the exit slight right toward US 85: Santa Fe Drive

4.2 mi · 5 min · US 85: Santa Fe Drive
10

Take the exit slight right toward US 285 South

0.2 mi · 36 sec · US 285 South
11

Merge slight left onto West Hampden Avenue

0.9 mi · 1 min · West Hampden Avenue
12

Take the exit slight right toward CO 88

0.1 mi · 22 sec · CO 88
13

Keep slight left to continue on CO 88 South

154 ft · 12 sec · CO 88 South
14

Turn left onto South Federal Boulevard

0.4 mi · 36 sec · South Federal Boulevard
15

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 7.9 miles from Westminster, CO, or about 13m 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 15.8 miles or 27m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 7.9 miles or 13m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 23m

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

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving Westminster, CO.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Westminster, CO

This is one driving day of about 15.8 miles and 27m.

At 15.8 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 7.9 mi from Westminster, CO · 13m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Littleton, CO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Denver, CO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 7.9 miles from Westminster, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Sheridan, CO

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Sheridan, CO if you are unfamiliar with the area.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.38 one way

$4.76 round trip

$3.83/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.05 $2.52 $5.04
premium $4.39 $2.73 $5.47
diesel $5.61 $3.49 $6.98

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$27–$52

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.7 0 $1.66 $0.76
Efficient EV 4 0 $1.38 $0.63
EV Truck/SUV 6.3 0 $2.21 $1.01

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (67% 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

Westminster, CO

Night in Westminster on Wednesday

Local time

11:00 PM

MDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Sheridan, CO

Night in Sheridan on Wednesday

Local time

11:00 PM

MDT

Current temp

78°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

32 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

27m 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 Westminster, CO to Sheridan, CO covers 15.8 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West 77th Avenue, Lowell Boulevard, West 72nd Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.9 miles from Westminster, CO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.38 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 Westminster, CO to Sheridan, CO is easy. At 27m 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 Westminster, CO to Sheridan, CO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Westminster, CO to Sheridan, CO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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