How far is Dodge City, KS from Arkansas City, KS?
The driving distance from Dodge City, KS to Arkansas City, KS is about 212.8 miles (342.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 170.3 miles (274.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 36m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 18m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Township in Kingman County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dodge City and Arkansas City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dodge City and Arkansas City.
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Start on Central Avenue
10 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto East Wyatt Earp Boulevard
2 mi · 3 min · East Wyatt Earp Boulevard
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Turn right
2546 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto East Trail Street
41.9 mi · 50 min · East Trail Street
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Continue on West Kansas Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · West Kansas Avenue
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Continue on Cannonball Stageline
28.7 mi · 33 min · Cannonball Stageline
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Continue on West 1st Street
3.1 mi · 7 min · West 1st Street
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Continue on Cannonball Stageline
31.5 mi · 35 min · Cannonball Stageline
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Continue on D Avenue
2.4 mi · 5 min · D Avenue
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Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
38.2 mi · 44 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 235 South
1914 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
6.4 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 135 South, I 35: Kansas Turnpike
2513 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
3125 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35 South: Oklahoma City
1773 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
37.6 mi · 38 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 166, US 81: Arkansas City, South Haven
1284 ft · 39 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East 160th Street South
16.1 mi · 25 min · East 160th Street South
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Turn left onto South 8th Street
1290 ft · 37 sec · South 8th Street
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Turn right onto West Washington Avenue
1439 ft · 45 sec · West Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto South 4th Street
871 ft · 26 sec · South 4th Street
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Turn right onto West Central Avenue
1641 ft · 49 sec · West Central Avenue
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Turn right
37 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dodge City and Arkansas City.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
East Trail Street
Turn left onto East Trail Street
41.9 mi · 00h 50m
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.
Sunny leaving Dodge City and Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Arkansas City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dodge City to Arkansas City?
The road trip is about 212.8 miles (342.4 km) and usually takes 04h 18m 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?
Kingman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.2 miles from Dodge City and 106.5 miles from Arkansas City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 170.3 miles (274.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.5 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 8:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.32 one way or $56.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dodge City and Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Arkansas City.
Stop Ideas Near Kingman
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 Kingman.
Hutchinson
Newton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dodge City and Arkansas City. Straight-line distance: 170.3 mi (274.07 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Arkansas City
City in Cowley County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 11,669 |
| Coordinates | 37.0619700, -97.0383700 |
| Altitude | 341 |
| Country | United States |
End: Arkansas City (-97.03837, 37.06197)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 342 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 39m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $28.32 | $56.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.94 | $63.88 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $34.95 | $69.90 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $39.83 | $79.67 |
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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