How far is Colorado Springs, CO from Sheridan, CO?

The driving distance from Colorado Springs, CO to Sheridan, CO is about 66.3 miles (106.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.2 miles (92.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
66.32 mi
01h 18m
Flight
57.23 mi
92.1 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.23 mi
Kilometers
92.1 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.32 mi
Kilometers
106.73 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sheridan
Wed, Apr 15, 10:48 PM MDT
Return by in Colorado Springs
Thu, Apr 16, 12:06 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Colorado Springs
2026-04-15T21:30
Arrive Sheridan
Wed, Apr 15, 10:48 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:54 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Colorado Springs
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Larkspur
CO

Human settlement in Douglas County, Colorado, United States of America

From Colorado Springs
33.2 mi
00h 39m
To Sheridan
33.1 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
39°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Colorado Springs and Sheridan.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Colorado Springs and Sheridan.

  1. 1

    Start on East Pikes Peak Avenue

    1110 ft · 48 sec · East Pikes Peak Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Cascade Avenue

    1003 ft · 43 sec · North Cascade Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Bijou Street

    1242 ft · 27 sec · West Bijou Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 25

    2010 ft · 51 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Monument Valley Freeway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Monument Valley Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway

    51.1 mi · 53 min · Ronald Reagan Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 88 West: Belleview Avenue

    1616 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Belleview Avenue

    4.7 mi · 9 min · East Belleview Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on West Belleview Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · West Belleview Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Federal Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · South Federal Boulevard

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Federal Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Colorado Springs and Sheridan.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Highway
51.1 mi · 77%
Monument Valley Freeway
5.71 mi · 9%
East Belleview Avenue
4.65 mi · 7%
West Belleview Avenue
2.01 mi · 3%
South Federal Boulevard
1.57 mi · 2%
I 25
0.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ronald Reagan Highway

Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway

51.1 mi · 00h 54m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
57.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Larkspur
00h 39m from Colorado Springs
Leave By
3:54 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Colorado Springs and Mostly Cloudy near Sheridan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Colorado Springs to Sheridan?

The road trip is about 66.3 miles (106.7 km) and usually takes 01h 18m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Larkspur is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.2 miles from Colorado Springs and 33.1 miles from Sheridan.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 57.2 miles (92.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:54 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.65 one way or $17.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Colorado Springs and Mostly Cloudy near Sheridan.

Stop Ideas Near Larkspur

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Larkspur, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Larkspur.

BUS

Colorado Springs, Colorado

44 mi away
120 South Weber Street
BUS

Pine Junction, CO

51 mi away
76 Mount Evans Boulevard
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

59 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

59 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Colorado Springs and Sheridan. Straight-line distance: 57.23 mi (92.1 km).

Colorado Springs

#1 Colorado Springs

The second most populous city in Colorado and the center of the Colorado Springs metropolitan area.

Population482,131
Coordinates38.8338800, -104.8213600
Altitude1832
CountryUnited States
Sheridan

#2 Sheridan

City in State of Colorado, United States

Population6,027
Coordinates39.6469300, -105.0252600
Altitude1623
CountryUnited States
Start: Colorado Springs (-104.82136, 38.83388)
End: Sheridan (-105.02526, 39.64693)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.34 gal
8.86 L · about $8.65
Round trip
$17.31
4.68 gal · 17.72 L
Estimated CO2
20.8 kg one way
Round trip: 41.6 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $8.65 $17.31
Mid-grade $4.08 $9.56 $19.11
Premium $4.39 $10.27 $20.55
Diesel $4.74 $11.08 $22.17

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Colorado · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Colorado Springs and Sheridan. The current time is 21:30:30.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.