How far is Sheridan, CO from Arvada, CO?
The driving distance from Sheridan, CO to Arvada, CO is about 24 miles (38.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Jefferson County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sheridan and Arvada.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sheridan and Arvada.
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Start on South Federal Boulevard
5.4 mi · 10 min · South Federal Boulevard
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Turn left onto US 6 West
1211 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto West 6th Avenue Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · West 6th Avenue Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 121 North
1232 ft · 30 sec
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Turn straight onto North Wadsworth Boulevard
4.4 mi · 8 min · North Wadsworth Boulevard
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Continue on Wadsworth Bypass
1.3 km · 2 min · Wadsworth Bypass
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Turn left onto Ralston Road
3060 ft · 1 min · Ralston Road
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Turn right onto Ammons Street
69 m · 13 sec · Ammons Street
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Turn left
13 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sheridan and Arvada.
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.
South Federal Boulevard
Start on South Federal Boulevard
5.44 mi · 00h 10m
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 Cloudy leaving Sheridan and Sunny near Arvada.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sheridan to Arvada?
The road trip is about 24 miles (38.6 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Edgewater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.2 miles from Sheridan and 16.8 miles from Arvada.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 7:34 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.14 one way or $6.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Sheridan and Sunny near Arvada.
Stop Ideas Near Edgewater
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Fairplay Park
Denver City Council
Town Hall Arts Center
Municipal Court Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Edgewater.
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Union Station
Boulder, Colorado
Pine Junction, CO
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sheridan and Arvada. Straight-line distance: 11.27 mi (18.13 km).
#1 Sheridan
City in State of Colorado, United States
| Population | 6,027 |
| Coordinates | 39.6469300, -105.0252600 |
| Altitude | 1623 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Arvada
The second most populous city in Jefferson County, Colorado.
| Population | 121,936 |
| Coordinates | 39.8027600, -105.0874800 |
| Altitude | 1629 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-105.087396, 39.802633)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.70 | $3.14 | $6.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $3.47 | $6.94 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $3.73 | $7.46 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $4.03 | $8.05 |
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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