How far is Westminster, CO from Sheridan, CO?

The driving distance from Westminster, CO to Sheridan, CO is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.1 miles (21.1 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
15.82 mi
00h 27m
Flight
13.12 mi
21.12 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.12 mi
Kilometers
21.12 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.82 mi
Kilometers
25.46 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sheridan
Wed, Apr 15, 10:13 PM MDT
Return by in Westminster
Wed, Apr 15, 10:41 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westminster
2026-04-15T21:45
Arrive Sheridan
Wed, Apr 15, 10:13 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:34 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Westminster
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

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
Denver
CO

The twentieth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Denver metropolitan area.

From Westminster
7.9 mi
00h 13m
To Sheridan
7.9 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph WSW
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 Westminster and Sheridan.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Westminster and Sheridan.

  1. 1

    Start on Newton Street

    35 m · 11 sec · Newton Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 77th Avenue

    873 ft · 40 sec · West 77th Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lowell Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · Lowell Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West 72nd Avenue

    2630 ft · 51 sec · West 72nd Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Federal Boulevard

    4.6 mi · 10 min · Federal Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Speer Boulevard

    3117 ft · 1 min · North Speer Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 25 South: Colorado Springs

    1454 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · North Valley Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 85: Santa Fe Drive

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 285 South

    1304 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto West Hampden Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Hampden Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 88

    777 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on CO 88 South

    47 m · 12 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Federal Boulevard

    2023 ft · 36 sec · South Federal Boulevard

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Federal Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
94.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Federal Boulevard
4.62 mi · 29%
US 85
4.18 mi · 26%
North Valley Highway
3.14 mi · 20%
West Hampden Avenue
0.9 mi · 6%
Lowell Boulevard
0.62 mi · 4%
North Speer Boulevard
0.59 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Federal Boulevard

Turn right onto Federal Boulevard

4.62 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.7 mi
13.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Denver
00h 13m from Westminster
Leave By
7:34 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Westminster 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 Westminster to Sheridan?

The road trip is about 15.8 miles (25.5 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?

Denver is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.9 miles from Westminster and 7.9 miles from Sheridan.

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

The direct path is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 $2.07 one way or $4.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Denver

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Denver and the surrounding midpoint area.
Fairplay Park
Scenic stop 10.6 mi away

Fairplay Park

Aurora , CO
2200 Altura Blvd, Aurora, CO 80011
Rating 4.2/5 125 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Denver City Council
Meeting point 1.2 mi away

Denver City Council

Denver , CO
1437 Bannock St rm 451, Denver, CO 80202
Rating 3.6/5 92 reviews City government office,County government office
Town Hall Arts Center
Nearby stop 8.6 mi away

Town Hall Arts Center

Littleton , CO
2450 Main St, Littleton, CO 80120
Rating 4.7/5 204 reviews Performing arts theater,Art gallery
Municipal Court Park
Scenic stop 6.8 mi away

Municipal Court Park

Westminster , CO
3025 W 76th Ave, Westminster, CO 80030
Rating 3.8/5 94 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

1 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

2 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

44 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway
BUS

Pine Junction, CO

46 mi away
76 Mount Evans Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westminster and Sheridan. Straight-line distance: 13.12 mi (21.12 km).

Westminster

#1 Westminster

The most populous city in Adams County, Colorado.

Population115,046
Coordinates39.8366500, -105.0372000
Altitude1641
CountryUnited States
Sheridan

#2 Sheridan

City in State of Colorado, United States

Population6,027
Coordinates39.6469300, -105.0252600
Altitude1623
CountryUnited States
Start: Westminster (-105.0372, 39.83665)
End: Sheridan (-105.02526, 39.64693)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.56 gal
2.11 L · about $2.07
Round trip
$4.14
1.12 gal · 4.22 L
Estimated CO2
5 kg one way
Round trip: 10 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $2.07 $4.14
Mid-grade $4.08 $2.29 $4.57
Premium $4.39 $2.46 $4.92
Diesel $4.74 $2.65 $5.31

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 Westminster and Sheridan. The current time is 21:45:07.

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.