How far is Sheridan, CO from Denver, CO?
The driving distance from Sheridan, CO to Denver, CO is about 8.1 miles (13 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.7 miles (10.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sheridan and Denver.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sheridan and Denver.
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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
1.5 km · 1 min · West Hampden Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward US 85
828 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 85 North
76 m · 15 sec
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Turn left onto US 85 North
32 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight right onto South Santa Fe Drive
3.1 mi · 4 min · South Santa Fe Drive
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Turn right onto West Mississippi Avenue
2583 ft · 1 min · West Mississippi Avenue
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Turn left onto South Logan Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · South Logan Street
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Turn left onto East 13th Avenue
720 ft · 27 sec · East 13th Avenue
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Turn right onto Sherman Street
644 ft · 34 sec · Sherman Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
91 m · 22 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 Denver.
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 Santa Fe Drive
Merge slight right onto South Santa Fe Drive
3.15 mi · 00h 04m
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 Denver.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sheridan to Denver?
The road trip is about 8.1 miles (13 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Englewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.2 miles from Sheridan and 3.9 miles from Denver.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.7 miles (10.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 7:54 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.07 one way or $2.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Sheridan and Sunny near Denver.
Stop Ideas Near Englewood
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 Englewood.
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Boulder, Colorado
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sheridan and Denver. Straight-line distance: 6.73 mi (10.83 km).
#1 Sheridan
City in State of Colorado, United States
| Population | 6,027 |
| Coordinates | 39.6469300, -105.0252600 |
| Altitude | 1623 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Denver
The twentieth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Denver metropolitan area.
| Population | 735,538 |
| Coordinates | 39.7391500, -104.9847000 |
| Altitude | 1609 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-104.984198, 39.739139)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.07 | $2.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $1.18 | $2.37 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $1.27 | $2.55 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $1.37 | $2.75 |
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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