Origin
Monument, CO
Morning in Monument on Tuesday
Local time
8:13 AM
MDT
Current temp
31°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Monument, CO to Calhan, 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
8/10
Great 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.
Monument, CO
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Calhan, CO
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to head from Monument to Calhan, you are looking at a manageable 36-mile trek across the Colorado plains. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 1 minute behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a quick day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via Hodgen Road, US 24, and East Highway 105 to connect these two Mountain West locations. Budgeting roughly $5 for fuel should keep you covered for the entire journey. Since there are no designated stops on this route, it is a straightforward trip that favors efficiency over sightseeing. This is an ideal drive for those who prefer a direct connection between points without the need for extensive planning or rest breaks.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hodgen Road | 10.3 mi | 17m |
| US 24 | 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 Monument, CO and Calhan, CO.
1
Start on Washington Street
53 ft
·
7 sec
·
Washington Street
2
Turn left onto 2nd Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
2nd Street
3
Continue on CO 105
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
CO 105
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on CR 105
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
East Highway 105
5
Turn right onto CO 83
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
CO 83
6
Turn left onto CR 50
10 mi
·
17 min
·
Hodgen Road
7
At end of road, turn right onto CR 50
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Eastonville Road
8
Turn left onto CR 50
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Sweet Road
9
At end of road, turn right onto Elbert Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Elbert Road
10
Turn left onto Murphy Road
3.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Murphy Road
11
Turn right onto Peyton Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Peyton Highway
12
Continue on Peyton Highway
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Peyton Highway
13
Turn left onto US 24; CO 4
10.0 mi
·
16 min
·
US 24; CO 4
14
Turn right onto Boulder Street
153 ft
·
6 sec
·
Boulder Street
15
Arrive at destination
Boulder 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
First break window
Fuel and coffeeA short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18 miles from Monument, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 21.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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2nd Street
Turn left onto 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
4
18.1 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
CR 50 / Eastonville Road
At end of road, turn right onto CR 50 / Eastonville Road
Navigation decision point
4
18.8 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
CR 50 / Sweet Road
Turn left onto CR 50 / Sweet Road
Navigation decision point
5
20.1 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
Elbert Road
At end of road, turn right onto Elbert Road
Navigation decision point
4
21.6 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
Murphy Road
Turn left onto Murphy Road
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
Calhan, CO
Morning in Calhan on Tuesday
Local time
8:13 AM
MDT
Current temp
29°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 cooler 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?
This 36-mile journey offers a mixed drive profile that transitions between different road types as you traverse the region. About 48% of your time will be spent on highways, providing a blend of speed and local navigation. You will encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch on Hodgen Road, which spans 10.3 miles of the total distance. The transition between these roads keeps the driving experience varied, moving you away from the more congested areas toward the quieter corridors of Calhan. Behind the wheel, you can expect a functional drive that balances highway efficiency with the pace of local roads.
48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
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
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 2nd Street.
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 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.1 miles (CR 50 / Eastonville Road): Navigation decision point; at 18.8 miles (CR 50 / Sweet Road): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
7,576 ft
6,547 ft
Total Climb
698 ft
Total Descent
1,130 ft
Highest Point
7,576 ft
~12.9 mi in
Elevation Range
1,029 ft
Notable High Points
7,352 ft at ~2.6 miles
+17 ft prominence
7,562 ft at ~7.7 miles
+84 ft prominence
7,576 ft at ~12.9 miles
+98 ft prominence
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 (48%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface 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: near the start (2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.1 miles (CR 50 / Eastonville Road): Navigation decision point; at 18.8 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 Calhan, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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