How far is Monument, CO from Denver, CO?
The driving distance from Monument, CO to Denver, CO is about 50.3 miles (80.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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 00h 57m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Douglas County, Colorado, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Monument and Denver.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monument and Denver.
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Start on Washington Street
16 m · 8 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
2600 ft · 2 min · 2nd Street
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Continue straight
1668 ft · 35 sec
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Take the ramp right toward I 25: I 25 North, Denver
2193 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Highway
45 mi · 48 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Downing Street, Washington Street, Emerson Street
622 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Emerson Street, Washington Street
1617 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on East Buchtel North Boulevard
3040 ft · 1 min · East Buchtel North Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Logan Street
2.7 mi · 5 min · South Logan Street
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Turn left onto East 13th Avenue
720 ft · 27 sec · East 13th Avenue
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Turn right onto Sherman Street
644 ft · 34 sec · Sherman Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
91 m · 22 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Monument and Denver.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ronald Reagan Highway
Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Highway
45 mi · 00h 48m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Monument and Mostly Sunny near Denver.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Monument to Denver?
The road trip is about 50.3 miles (80.9 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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 25.1 miles from Monument and 25.2 miles from Denver.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 4:36 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.58 one way or $13.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Monument and Mostly Sunny near Denver.
Stop Ideas Near Castle Pines
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 Castle Pines.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Monument and Denver. Straight-line distance: 45.14 mi (72.64 km).
#1 Monument
Town in El Paso County, Colorado, United States
| Population | 8,152 |
| Coordinates | 39.0916600, -104.8727600 |
| Altitude | 2126 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Denver
The twentieth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Denver metropolitan area.
| Population | 735,538 |
| Coordinates | 39.7391500, -104.9847000 |
| Altitude | 1609 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-104.984198, 39.739139)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 81 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $6.58 | $13.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $7.27 | $14.54 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $7.82 | $15.63 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $8.43 | $16.86 |
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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