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.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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.
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Start on Boulder Street
47 m · 12 sec · Boulder Street
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Turn left onto 5th Street
10 mi · 16 min · 5th Street
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Turn right onto Peyton Highway
1131 ft · 18 sec · Peyton Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Peyton Highway
1.5 km · 2 min · Peyton Highway
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Turn left onto Murphy Road
3.3 mi · 8 min · Murphy Road
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Turn right onto Elbert Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Elbert Road
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Turn left onto Sweet Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Sweet Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Eastonville Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Eastonville Road
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Turn left onto Hodgen Road
10.3 mi · 18 min · Hodgen Road
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Turn right
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto East Highway 105
4.7 mi · 7 min · East Highway 105
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Continue straight
2465 ft · 50 sec
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Continue on 2nd Street
2600 ft · 2 min · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
16 m · 2 sec · Washington Street
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Black Forest.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Calhan and Monument. Straight-line distance: 31.12 mi (50.08 km).
#1 Calhan
Statutory Town in El Paso County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 827 |
| Coordinates | 39.0355500, -104.2971900 |
| Altitude | 1992 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Monument
Town in El Paso County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 8,152 |
| Coordinates | 39.0916600, -104.8727600 |
| Altitude | 2126 |
| Country | United States |
End: Monument (-104.87276, 39.09166)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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