Origin
Calhan, CO
Late night in Calhan on Tuesday
Local time
4:17 AM
MDT
Current temp
29°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Calhan, CO to Monument, 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
1h 1m
Distance
36 mi
58 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Calhan, CO
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Monument, CO
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Calhan to Monument, you are looking at a compact 36-mile journey across the Colorado landscape. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 1 minute behind the wheel for this trip, which fits easily into a single-day itinerary. Because this is a short, local drive, there is no need for overnight stops or complicated logistics. Budgeting around $5 for fuel should keep you covered for the entire distance. Since both towns reside within the Mountain West, the drive maintains a consistent regional feel throughout the transit.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hodgen Road | 10.3 mi | 17m |
| 5th Street | 10 mi | 16m |
| East Highway 105 | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| Murphy Road | 3.3 mi | 7m |
| CO 83 | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Elbert Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Sweet Road | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Peyton Highway | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Hodgen Road
— 10.3 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Calhan, CO and Monument, CO.
1
Start on Boulder Street
153 ft
·
12 sec
·
Boulder Street
2
Turn left onto US 24; CO 4
10.0 mi
·
16 min
·
5th Street
3
Turn right onto Peyton Highway
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Peyton Highway
4
At end of road, turn right onto Peyton Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Peyton Highway
5
Turn left onto Murphy Road
3.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Murphy Road
6
Turn right onto Elbert Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Elbert Road
7
Turn left onto CR 50
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Sweet Road
8
At end of road, turn right onto CR 50
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Eastonville Road
9
Turn left onto CR 50
10 mi
·
17 min
·
Hodgen Road
10
Turn right onto CO 83
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
CO 83
11
Turn left onto CR 105
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
East Highway 105
12
Continue on CO 105
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
CO 105
13
Continue on 2nd Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
2nd Street
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn right onto Washington Street
53 ft
·
2 sec
·
Washington Street
15
Arrive at destination
Washington Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18 miles from Calhan, CO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 10.2 and 30.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
10.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Peyton Highway
At end of road, turn right onto Peyton Highway
Navigation decision point
4
14.4 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
Elbert Road
Turn right onto Elbert Road
Navigation decision point
4
15.9 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
CR 50 / Sweet Road
Turn left onto CR 50 / Sweet Road
Navigation decision point
5
17.2 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
CR 50 / Eastonville Road
At end of road, turn right onto CR 50 / Eastonville Road
Navigation decision point
4
30.4 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
CR 105 / East Highway 105
Turn left onto CR 105 / East Highway 105
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.42 one way
$10.85 round trip
$3.83/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.05 | $5.74 | $11.49 |
| premium | $4.39 | $6.23 | $12.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.95 | $15.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.78 | $1.73 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.15 | $1.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.04 | $2.30 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Monument, CO
Late night in Monument on Tuesday
Local time
4:17 AM
MDT
Current temp
31°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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 1m 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?
Forget about monotonous interstate cruising; this route is a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention. You will navigate primarily via 5th Street, Peyton Highway, and Murphy Road, as the route features zero highway share. Because the roads are local, you should anticipate a constant series of turns rather than long, straight stretches. The driving experience is intimate and requires you to be engaged with the road surface and navigating local intersections. Prepare for a steady, hands-on pace that keeps you moving through the countryside.
Only 20% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.3 mi on Hodgen Road.
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 10.2 miles in near Peyton Highway.
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 1h 1m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.2 miles (Peyton Highway): Navigation decision point; at 14.4 miles (Elbert Road): Navigation decision point; at 15.9 miles (CR 50 / Sweet Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 36 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (20%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.3 miles on Hodgen Road. 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 10.2 miles (Peyton Highway): Navigation decision point; at 14.4 miles (Elbert Road): Navigation decision point; at 15.9 miles (CR 50 / Sweet Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Monument, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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