How far is Atchison, KS from Dodge City, KS?
The driving distance from Atchison, KS to Dodge City, KS is about 323.7 miles (521 km), with a travel time of about 05h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 292.2 miles (470.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 05h 17m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Atchison and Dodge City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atchison and Dodge City.
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Start on Kansas Avenue
102 m · 11 sec · Kansas Avenue
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Turn right onto North 6th Street
1194 ft · 37 sec · North 6th Street
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Turn right onto Skyway Highway
1.4 mi · 3 min · Skyway Highway
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Continue on US 59 Highway
15 mi · 18 min · US 59 Highway
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Continue straight
29.3 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
6.1 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right
1515 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West, US 40 West, US 75 South, KS 4 West: Salina
1395 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
82.8 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
49.4 mi · 49 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 156, Ellsworth, Great Bend
931 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left
47.9 mi · 56 min
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Take the ramp slight right
3.8 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto Main Street
2161 ft · 39 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Railroad Avenue
2965 ft · 1 min · Railroad Avenue
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Turn left onto Railroad Avenue
2.1 mi · 5 min · Railroad Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left
19.3 mi · 23 min
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Turn left onto Broadway Street
1.2 km · 52 sec · Broadway Street
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Turn right onto Northeast Trail Street
24.3 mi · 29 min · Northeast Trail Street
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Turn left onto Niles Avenue
2707 ft · 48 sec · Niles Avenue
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Turn right onto East 10th Street
31.3 mi · 36 min · East 10th Street
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Turn left
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Continue on East Wyatt Earp Boulevard
2.1 mi · 3 min · East Wyatt Earp Boulevard
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
10 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Atchison and Dodge City.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
82.8 mi · 01h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Atchison and Mostly Sunny near Dodge City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Atchison to Dodge City?
The road trip is about 323.7 miles (521 km) and usually takes 05h 17m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Trenton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 161.7 miles from Atchison and 162 miles from Dodge City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 292.2 miles (470.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.5 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.06 one way or $86.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Atchison and Mostly Sunny near Dodge City.
Stop Ideas Near Trenton
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 Trenton.
Hutchinson
Newton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Atchison and Dodge City. Straight-line distance: 292.19 mi (470.23 km).
#1 Atchison
City in Kansas, USA
| Population | 10,427 |
| Coordinates | 39.5630500, -95.1216400 |
| Altitude | 248 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dodge City
City in and county seat of Ford County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 27,104 |
| Coordinates | 37.7528000, -100.0170800 |
| Altitude | 760 |
| Country | United States |
End: Central Avenue (-100.016971, 37.752801)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 521 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $43.06 | $86.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $48.57 | $97.14 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $53.15 | $106.30 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $60.57 | $121.14 |
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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