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

The driving distance from Augusta, KS to Dodge City, KS is about 173.8 miles (279.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 166.2 miles (267.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
173.77 mi
03h 33m
Flight
166.22 mi
267.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
166.22 mi
Kilometers
267.51 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.77 mi
Kilometers
279.66 km
Drive Time
03h 33m

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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 03h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dodge City
Thu, Oct 15, 6:11 PM CDT
Return by in Augusta
Thu, Oct 15, 9:44 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Augusta
2026-10-15T14:38
Arrive Dodge City
Thu, Oct 15, 6:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:54 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Augusta
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Cunningham
KS

City in Kansas, USA

From Augusta
86.7 mi
01h 46m
To Dodge City
87.1 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
15 to 21 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
23 to 28 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 12th Avenue

    634 ft · 23 sec · 12th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Street

    2621 ft · 1 min · State Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West 7th Avenue

    2822 ft · 1 min · West 7th Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    61.2 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on D Avenue

    2.4 mi · 5 min · D Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Cannonball Stageline

    31.5 mi · 35 min · Cannonball Stageline

  7. 7

    Continue on East 1st Street

    3.1 mi · 7 min · East 1st Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Cannonball Stageline

    28.7 mi · 33 min · Cannonball Stageline

  9. 9

    Continue on East Kansas Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East Kansas Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on The Yellow Brick Road

    8.3 mi · 10 min · The Yellow Brick Road

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    33.7 mi · 41 min

  12. 12

    Turn right

    2344 ft · 57 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Wyatt Earp Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · East Wyatt Earp Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    10 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
61.2 mi · 35%
Cannonball Stageline
60.2 mi · 35%
The Yellow Brick Road
41.9 mi · 24%
East 1st Street
3.12 mi · 2%
D Avenue
2.44 mi · 1%
East Wyatt Earp Boulevard
2.08 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

61.2 mi · 01h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
166.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cunningham
01h 46m from Augusta
Leave By
9:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Augusta 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 Augusta to Dodge City?

The road trip is about 173.8 miles (279.7 km) and usually takes 03h 33m 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?

Cunningham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.7 miles from Augusta and 87.1 miles from Dodge City.

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

The direct path is about 166.2 miles (267.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 9:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.53 one way or $49.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Augusta and Partly Sunny near Dodge City.

Stop Ideas Near Cunningham

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cunningham, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Hutchinson

64 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave
RAIL

Newton

105 mi away
414 North Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Dodge City. Straight-line distance: 166.22 mi (267.51 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Augusta

City in Butler County, Kansas, United States

Population1,216
Coordinates37.6866800, -96.9767000
Altitude389
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: Augusta (-96.9767, 37.68668)
End: Dodge City (-100.01708, 37.7528)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 280 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.13 gal
23.21 L · about $24.53
Round trip
$49.05
12.26 gal · 46.42 L
Estimated CO2
54.5 kg one way
Round trip: 109 kg / 240 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.00 $24.53 $49.05
Mid-grade $4.35 $26.68 $53.36
Premium $4.73 $29.00 $58.00
Diesel $6.02 $36.87 $73.74

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Augusta and Dodge City. The current time is 14:38:32.

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.