How far is Lakewood, CO from Sheridan, CO?
The driving distance from Lakewood, CO to Sheridan, CO is about 7.3 miles (11.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5 miles (8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 12m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and Sheridan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Sheridan.
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Start on South Wadsworth Boulevard
870 ft · 24 sec · South Wadsworth Boulevard
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Continue on South Wadsworth Boulevard
2.2 mi · 4 min · South Wadsworth Boulevard
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Continue on South Wadsworth Boulevard
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Wadsworth Boulevard
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Turn left onto US 285 North
1235 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Hampden Avenue Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · West Hampden Avenue Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 88
861 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CO 88 South
91 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto South Federal Boulevard
1433 ft · 24 sec · South Federal Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Federal Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood and Sheridan.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
West Hampden Avenue Freeway
Merge slight left onto West Hampden Avenue Freeway
2.64 mi · 00h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lakewood and Mostly Clear near Sheridan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Sheridan?
The road trip is about 7.3 miles (11.8 km) and usually takes 00h 12m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bow Mar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.7 miles from Lakewood and 3.7 miles from Sheridan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5 miles (8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.96 one way or $1.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lakewood and Mostly Clear near Sheridan.
Stop Ideas Near Bow Mar
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Municipal Court Park
Denver City Council
Town Hall Arts Center
City of Littleton
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bow Mar.
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Union Station
Pine Junction, CO
Boulder, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Sheridan. Straight-line distance: 4.98 mi (8.02 km).
#1 Lakewood
The fifth most populous city in Colorado.
| Population | 157,429 |
| Coordinates | 39.7047100, -105.0813700 |
| Altitude | 1682 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sheridan
City in State of Colorado, United States
| Population | 6,027 |
| Coordinates | 39.6469300, -105.0252600 |
| Altitude | 1623 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sheridan (-105.02526, 39.64693)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.70 | $0.96 | $1.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $1.06 | $2.12 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $1.14 | $2.28 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $1.23 | $2.46 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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