How far is Arma, KS from Dodge City, KS?

The driving distance from Arma, KS to Dodge City, KS is about 331.6 miles (533.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 291.2 miles (468.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
331.57 mi
06h 29m
Flight
291.18 mi
468.61 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
291.18 mi
Kilometers
468.61 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
331.57 mi
Kilometers
533.61 km
Drive Time
06h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 06h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dodge City
Wed, Sep 23, 5:01 PM CDT
Return by in Arma
Wed, Sep 23, 11:30 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arma
2026-09-23T10:32
Arrive Dodge City
Wed, Sep 23, 5:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:29 PM to 1:59 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arma
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Kechi
KS

City in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States of America

From Arma
165.5 mi
03h 14m
To Dodge City
166.1 mi
03h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph NE
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Arma and Dodge City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arma and Dodge City.

  1. 1

    Start on East Washington Street

    1380 ft · 1 min · East Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North West Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North West Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    20.6 mi · 26 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 54, KS 7: Wichita

    1149 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left

    39.2 mi · 45 min

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto East Madison Avenue

    1.5 km · 3 min · East Madison Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    83.9 mi · 1 hr 41 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Southwest 20th Street

    25.2 mi · 28 min · Southwest 20th Street

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 96 West: Hutchinson

    1576 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on KS 96, Hutchinson

    39.6 mi · 44 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto US 50 West, KS 14 North, KS 96 West: Kinsley

    921 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto West Illinois Avenue

    3.6 mi · 4 min · West Illinois Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    39.7 mi · 45 min

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    54 m · 2 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout

    68.3 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  18. 18

    Turn left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Continue on East Wyatt Earp Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · East Wyatt Earp Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    10 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Arma and Dodge City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Illinois Avenue
114 mi · 34%
East Madison Avenue
84.8 mi · 26%
KS 96
39.6 mi · 12%
Southwest 20th Street
26.8 mi · 8%
East Wyatt Earp Boulevard
2.08 mi · 1%
North West Street
0.75 mi
Longest Stretch

East Madison Avenue

Continue straight

83.9 mi · 01h 41m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 29m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.4 mi
291.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kechi
03h 14m from Arma
Leave By
11:02 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Arma and Partly Sunny near Dodge City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Arma to Dodge City?

The road trip is about 331.6 miles (533.6 km) and usually takes 06h 29m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kechi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 165.5 miles from Arma and 166.1 miles from Dodge City.

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

The direct path is about 291.2 miles (468.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.4 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.87 one way or $97.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Arma and Partly Sunny near Dodge City.

Stop Ideas Near Kechi

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 Kechi and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 8.6 mi away

City Hall Parking

Wichita , KS
455S N Main St, Wichita, KS 67202
Rating 2.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
City of Wichita ​City Hall
Meeting point 8.5 mi away

City of Wichita ​City Hall

Wichita , KS
455 N Main St, Wichita, KS 67202
Rating 3.8/5 45 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 8.5 mi away

Wichita Municipal Court clerk

Wichita , KS
455 N Main St, Wichita, KS 67202
Rating 3.3/5 21 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kechi.

RAIL

Newton

29 mi away
414 North Main St.
RAIL

Hutchinson

64 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arma and Dodge City. Straight-line distance: 291.18 mi (468.61 km).

Arma

#1 Arma

City in Kansas, United States

Population1,412
Coordinates37.5439400, -94.7002400
Altitude309
CountryUnited States
Dodge City

#2 Dodge City

City in and county seat of Ford County, Kansas, United States

Population27,104
Coordinates37.7528000, -100.0170800
Altitude760
CountryUnited States
Start: Arma (-94.70024, 37.54394)
End: Dodge City (-100.01708, 37.7528)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 534 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.7 gal
44.29 L · about $48.87
Round trip
$97.74
23.4 gal · 88.58 L
Estimated CO2
104 kg one way
Round trip: 208 kg / 459 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.18 $48.87 $97.74
Mid-grade $4.52 $52.93 $105.86
Premium $4.89 $57.19 $114.38
Diesel $6.25 $73.11 $146.23

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 Kansas · Sep 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Arma and Dodge City. The current time is 10:32:53.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.