How far is Atwood, KS from Dodge City, KS?
The driving distance from Atwood, KS to Dodge City, KS is about 186.3 miles (299.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 152.2 miles (245 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 57m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 58m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Scott County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Atwood and Dodge City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atwood and Dodge City.
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Start on South 4th Street
14 m · 5 sec · South 4th Street
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Turn right onto State Street
1311 ft · 42 sec · State Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Railroad Avenue
30.6 mi · 55 min · South Railroad Avenue
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Turn left
1241 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
15.8 mi · 16 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 83: Oakley, Oberlin
1304 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right
4.8 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto Eagle Eye
1 mi · 1 min · Eagle Eye
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Turn right onto County Road 440
80.2 mi · 1 hr 32 min · County Road 440
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Turn slight left onto West Buffalo Jones Avenue
2926 ft · 1 min · West Buffalo Jones Avenue
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Continue on West Walnut Street
142 m · 13 sec · West Walnut Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
2275 ft · 52 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Fulton Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · East Fulton Street
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Continue straight
45.3 mi · 55 min
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Continue straight
2 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Wyatt Earp Boulevard
1.4 km · 59 sec · Wyatt Earp Boulevard
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Continue on West Wyatt Earp Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · West Wyatt Earp Boulevard
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Turn right onto North 14th Avenue
157 m · 15 sec · North 14th Avenue
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Turn left onto West Trail Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Trail Street
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Turn left onto North 2nd Avenue
116 m · 10 sec · North 2nd Avenue
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Turn right onto West Wyatt Earp Boulevard
663 ft · 25 sec · West Wyatt Earp Boulevard
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
24 m · 2 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 Atwood and Dodge City.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
County Road 440
Turn right onto County Road 440
80.2 mi · 01h 32m
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.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Atwood and Slight Chance Rain Showers then 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 Atwood to Dodge City?
The road trip is about 186.3 miles (299.9 km) and usually takes 03h 58m 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?
Scott City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.2 miles from Atwood and 93.1 miles from Dodge City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 152.2 miles (245 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.1 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 9:02 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.93 one way or $51.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Atwood and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Dodge City.
Stop Ideas Near Scott City
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 Scott City.
Garden City
Dodge City
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Atwood and Dodge City. Straight-line distance: 152.27 mi (245.05 km).
#1 Atwood
City in Rawlins County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 1,208 |
| Coordinates | 39.8066700, -101.0421000 |
| Altitude | 871 |
| 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: Dodge City (-100.01708, 37.7528)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 300 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 19m |
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 | $3.94 | $25.93 | $51.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.29 | $28.21 | $56.42 |
| Premium | $4.66 | $30.69 | $61.38 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $38.93 | $77.87 |
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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