Origin
Sheridan, CO
Late night in Sheridan on Tuesday
Local time
3:27 AM
MDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sheridan, CO to Westminster, CO
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
13.8 mi
22 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sheridan, CO
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Westminster, CO
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Trip Overview
Sheridan, CO to Westminster, CO is 13.8 miles and takes about 27 minutes via South Federal Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Mountain West region, specifically Colorado, making it a straightforward local drive. Expect a route with numerous turns, characteristic of navigating through established neighborhoods and commercial areas. It's an ideal trip for a single day, offering a practical way to get from point A to point B without significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Federal Boulevard | 12.5 mi | 24m |
| West 72nd Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Lowell Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West 76th Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Newton Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Federal Boulevard
— 12.5 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sheridan, CO and Westminster, CO.
1
Start on CO 88
12 mi
·
24 min
·
South Federal Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Turn left onto West 72nd Avenue
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
West 72nd Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto Lowell Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Lowell Boulevard
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left onto West 76th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
West 76th Avenue
5
Turn right onto Newton Street
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Newton Street
6
Arrive at destination
Newton Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 12.5 and 13.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
12.5 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
West 72nd Avenue
Turn left onto West 72nd Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
13 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Lowell Boulevard
Turn right onto Lowell Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
13.5 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
West 76th Avenue
Turn left onto West 76th Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
13.6 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
Newton Street
Turn right onto Newton Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.08 one way
$4.16 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $2.20 | $4.40 |
| premium | $4.39 | $2.39 | $4.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.05 | $6.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.45 | $0.66 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.21 | $0.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Westminster, CO
Late night in Westminster on Tuesday
Local time
3:27 AM
MDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
22 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
27m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This journey is a turn-heavy local drive with no highway mileage, meaning you'll be navigating city streets for the entire 13.8 miles. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 12.5 miles along South Federal Boulevard, offering a good segment of consistent travel before requiring a turn. You'll primarily use South Federal Boulevard, West 72nd Avenue, and Lowell Boulevard to reach your destination. Given its local nature, be prepared for traffic lights and intersections, which contribute to the 27-minute estimated travel time.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.5 mi on South Federal Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 12.5 miles in near West 72nd Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 27m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 12.5 miles (West 72nd Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 13 miles (Lowell Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.5 miles (West 76th Avenue): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving in Westminster, CO
Full guide →Founded 1859
Westminster is a city of about 115,000 in the Denver Metropolitan Area of the western U.S. state of Colorado. The city lies northwest of Denver in Adams and Jefferson counties.
Top landmarks
- • Bowles House — listed on the NRHP in Colorado
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 13.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.5 miles on South Federal Boulevard. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 12.5 miles (West 72nd Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 13 miles (Lowell Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.5 miles (West 76th Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Westminster, CO before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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