How far is Calhan, CO from Monument, CO?

The driving distance from Calhan, CO to Monument, CO is about 36 miles (58 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.02 mi
01h 01m
Flight
31.12 mi
50.08 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.12 mi
Kilometers
50.08 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.02 mi
Kilometers
57.97 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monument
Thu, Apr 23, 5:18 AM MDT
Return by in Calhan
Thu, Apr 23, 6:20 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Calhan
2026-04-23T04:16
Arrive Monument
Thu, Apr 23, 5:18 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:26 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Calhan
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Black Forest
CO

Census designated place

From Calhan
18 mi
00h 30m
To Monument
18 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WNW
Destination
61°F
Thursday

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
25 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Calhan and Monument.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Calhan and Monument.

  1. 1

    Start on Boulder Street

    47 m · 12 sec · Boulder Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    10 mi · 16 min · 5th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Peyton Highway

    1131 ft · 18 sec · Peyton Highway

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Peyton Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Peyton Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Murphy Road

    3.3 mi · 8 min · Murphy Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Elbert Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Elbert Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Sweet Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Sweet Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Eastonville Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Eastonville Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Hodgen Road

    10.3 mi · 18 min · Hodgen Road

  10. 10

    Turn right

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Highway 105

    4.7 mi · 7 min · East Highway 105

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2465 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on 2nd Street

    2600 ft · 2 min · 2nd Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    16 m · 2 sec · Washington Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Calhan and Monument.

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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hodgen Road
10.3 mi · 29%
5th Street
9.97 mi · 28%
East Highway 105
5.15 mi · 14%
Murphy Road
3.26 mi · 9%
Elbert Road
1.51 mi · 4%
Sweet Road
1.25 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Hodgen Road

Turn left onto Hodgen Road

10.3 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
31.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Black Forest
00h 30m from Calhan
Leave By
4:26 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Calhan and Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Monument.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Calhan to Monument?

The road trip is about 36 miles (58 km) and usually takes 01h 01m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Black Forest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Calhan and 18 miles from Monument.

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

The direct path is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:26 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.70 one way or $9.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Calhan and Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Monument.

Stop Ideas Near Black Forest

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Black Forest, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Black Forest.

BUS

Colorado Springs, Colorado

23 mi away
120 South Weber Street
BUS

Pine Junction, CO

78 mi away
76 Mount Evans Boulevard
BUS

Pueblo, Colorado

79 mi away
1080 Chinook Lane
BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

86 mi away
1055 19th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Calhan and Monument. Straight-line distance: 31.12 mi (50.08 km).

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#1 Calhan

Statutory Town in El Paso County, Colorado, United States

Population827
Coordinates39.0355500, -104.2971900
Altitude1992
CountryUnited States
Monument

#2 Monument

Town in El Paso County, Colorado, United States

Population8,152
Coordinates39.0916600, -104.8727600
Altitude2126
CountryUnited States
Start: Calhan (-104.29719, 39.03555)
End: Monument (-104.87276, 39.09166)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.27 gal
4.81 L · about $4.70
Round trip
$9.39
2.54 gal · 9.62 L
Estimated CO2
11.3 kg one way
Round trip: 22.6 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $4.70 $9.39
Mid-grade $4.08 $5.19 $10.37
Premium $4.39 $5.58 $11.15
Diesel $4.74 $6.02 $12.03

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Calhan and Monument. The current time is 04:16:41.

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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.