How far is Monument, CO from Arvada, CO?

The driving distance from Monument, CO to Arvada, CO is about 61.3 miles (98.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.5 miles (81.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
61.27 mi
01h 06m
Flight
50.45 mi
81.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.45 mi
Kilometers
81.19 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.27 mi
Kilometers
98.6 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arvada
Wed, Apr 22, 10:54 PM MDT
Return by in Monument
Thu, Apr 23, 12:00 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monument
2026-04-22T21:48
Arrive Arvada
Wed, Apr 22, 10:54 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:18 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Monument
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
Castle Pines
CO

City in Douglas County, Colorado, United States of America

From Monument
30.4 mi
00h 33m
To Arvada
30.8 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 21 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Street

    16 m · 8 sec · Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    2600 ft · 2 min · 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    1668 ft · 35 sec

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 25: I 25 North, Denver

    2193 ft · 54 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Highway

    52.1 mi · 58 min · Ronald Reagan Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Limon, Grand Junction

    919 ft · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    1 km · 43 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 70 West: Grand Junction

    1.3 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 95: Sheridan Boulevard

    835 ft · 20 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Sheridan Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Sheridan Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Ralston Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Ralston Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Ammons Street

    69 m · 13 sec · Ammons Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    13 m · 3 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Highway
52.1 mi · 85%
I 70 West
3.52 mi · 6%
Ralston Road
1.87 mi · 3%
Sheridan Boulevard
1.07 mi · 2%
2nd Street
0.81 mi · 1%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
0.62 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ronald Reagan Highway

Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Highway

52.1 mi · 00h 58m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
50.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Castle Pines
00h 33m from Monument
Leave By
4:18 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Monument and Mostly Sunny near Arvada.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 61.3 miles (98.6 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Castle Pines is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.4 miles from Monument and 30.8 miles from Arvada.

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

The direct path is about 50.5 miles (81.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 4:18 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.99 one way or $15.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Monument and Mostly Sunny near Arvada.

Stop Ideas Near Castle Pines

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 Castle Pines and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Littleton
Scenic stop 11.5 mi away

City of Littleton

Littleton , CO
2255 W Berry Ave, Littleton, CO 80165
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office,Local government office,Museum
Aurora City Water Resources
Practical stop 13.7 mi away

Aurora City Water Resources

Aurora , CO
1450 S Havana St # 232, Aurora, CO 80012
Environmental health service
Greenwood Village City Hall
Meeting point 8.1 mi away

Greenwood Village City Hall

Greenwood Village , CO
6060 S Quebec St, Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Rating 3.3/5 16 reviews City Hall
Town Hall Arts Center
Nearby stop 11.4 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

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Castle Pines.

BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

34 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

34 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Pine Junction, CO

43 mi away
76 Mount Evans Boulevard
BUS

Colorado Springs, Colorado

70 mi away
120 South Weber Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monument and Arvada. Straight-line distance: 50.45 mi (81.19 km).

Monument

#1 Monument

Town in El Paso County, Colorado, United States

Population8,152
Coordinates39.0916600, -104.8727600
Altitude2126
CountryUnited States
Arvada

#2 Arvada

The second most populous city in Jefferson County, Colorado.

Population121,936
Coordinates39.8027600, -105.0874800
Altitude1629
CountryUnited States
Start: Washington Street (-104.872639, 39.091662)
End: (-105.087396, 39.802633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.16 gal
8.18 L · about $7.99
Round trip
$15.98
4.32 gal · 16.36 L
Estimated CO2
19.2 kg one way
Round trip: 38.4 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $7.99 $15.98
Mid-grade $4.08 $8.82 $17.64
Premium $4.39 $9.48 $18.97
Diesel $4.74 $10.23 $20.46

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 Monument and Arvada. The current time is 21:48:10.

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.