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

The driving distance from Dodge City, KS to Arma, KS is about 331.4 miles (533.3 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
331.4 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
331.4 mi
Kilometers
533.33 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 Arma
Wed, Sep 23, 5:45 PM CDT
Return by in Dodge City
Thu, Sep 24, 12:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dodge City
2026-09-23T11:16
Arrive Arma
Wed, Sep 23, 5:45 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 Dodge City
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 Dodge City
165.4 mi
03h 14m
To Arma
166 mi
03h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SSE
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Central Avenue

    10 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Wyatt Earp Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · East Wyatt Earp Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Turn right

    68.3 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    49 m · 2 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    45.3 mi · 52 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 96

    1047 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Wichita

    41.9 mi · 46 min

  9. 9

    Continue on KS 254, El Dorado

    29.7 mi · 37 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    64.9 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    14 mi · 16 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.5 km · 3 min

  13. 13

    Continue on East Madison Avenue

    127 m · 10 sec · East Madison Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on East Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · East Street

  15. 15

    Continue on West 1st Street

    37 mi · 42 min · West 1st Street

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    20.6 mi · 26 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North West Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North West Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Washington Street

    1380 ft · 1 min · East Washington Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
KS 254
109 mi · 33%
West 1st Street
57.6 mi · 17%
East Wyatt Earp Boulevard
50.5 mi · 15%
Wichita
41.9 mi · 13%
East Street
2.21 mi · 1%
North West Street
0.76 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

68.3 mi · 01h 19m

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
+40.2 mi
291.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kechi
03h 14m from Dodge City
Leave By
11:02 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Dodge City and Mostly Sunny near Arma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 331.4 miles (533.3 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 165.4 miles from Dodge City and 166 miles from Arma.

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 40.2 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 $48.83 one way or $97.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 8.5 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 8.4 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 8.4 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 Dodge City and Arma. Straight-line distance: 291.18 mi (468.61 km).

Dodge City

#1 Dodge City

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

Population27,104
Coordinates37.7528000, -100.0170800
Altitude760
CountryUnited States
Arma

#2 Arma

City in Kansas, United States

Population1,412
Coordinates37.5439400, -94.7002400
Altitude309
CountryUnited States
Start: Dodge City (-100.01708, 37.7528)
End: Arma (-94.70024, 37.54394)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 533 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
11.69 gal
44.27 L · about $48.83
Round trip
$97.66
23.38 gal · 88.54 L
Estimated CO2
103.9 kg one way
Round trip: 207.8 kg / 458 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.18 $48.83 $97.66
Mid-grade $4.52 $52.89 $105.77
Premium $4.89 $57.14 $114.28
Diesel $6.25 $73.05 $146.10

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 Dodge City and Arma. The current time is 11:16:02.

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.