How far is Sheridan, CO from Aurora, CO?
The driving distance from Sheridan, CO to Aurora, CO is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sheridan and Aurora.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sheridan and Aurora.
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Start on South Federal Boulevard
1433 ft · 24 sec · South Federal Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward US 285 North
1065 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Hampden Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · West Hampden Avenue
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Continue on West Hampden Drive
1215 ft · 30 sec · West Hampden Drive
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Continue on East Jefferson Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · East Jefferson Avenue
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Continue on East Hampden Bypass
1416 ft · 34 sec · East Hampden Bypass
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Continue on East Hampden Avenue
2.6 mi · 5 min · East Hampden Avenue
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Take the exit straight toward I 25 South
1777 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Valley Highway
1.2 km · 50 sec · South Valley Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 225 North: Aurora, Limon
1.2 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 225 North: Limon
1975 ft · 28 sec
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Continue straight
7.9 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 30: 6th Avenue
1427 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CO 30: Colorado National Guard, Lowry Campus, 6th Avenue
43 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto East 6th Avenue
2244 ft · 54 sec · East 6th Avenue
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Turn right onto Vaughn Street
78 m · 13 sec · Vaughn Street
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Turn right onto North Zion Street
155 m · 28 sec · North Zion Street
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Turn left onto North Vaughn Street
990 ft · 43 sec · North Vaughn Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Vaughn Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sheridan and Aurora.
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.
I 225 North
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7.93 mi · 00h 09m
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 Aurora.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sheridan to Aurora?
The road trip is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Greenwood Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Sheridan and 8.6 miles from Aurora.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:40 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.22 one way or $4.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Sheridan and Sunny near Aurora.
Stop Ideas Near Greenwood Village
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Fairplay Park
Denver City Council
Town Hall Arts Center
City of Littleton
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greenwood Village.
Denver (Bus Station), Colorado
Union Station
Pine Junction, CO
Boulder, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sheridan and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 11.76 mi (18.92 km).
#1 Sheridan
City in State of Colorado, United States
| Population | 6,027 |
| Coordinates | 39.6469300, -105.0252600 |
| Altitude | 1623 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Aurora
The third most populous city in Colorado and the center of the Denver metropolitan area.
| Population | 387,377 |
| Coordinates | 39.7294300, -104.8319200 |
| Altitude | 1648 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vaughn Street (-104.831848, 39.729486)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.22 | $4.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $2.63 | $5.27 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $2.84 | $5.68 |
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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