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

The driving distance from Dodge City, KS to Augusta, 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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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
279.65 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 Augusta
Thu, Oct 15, 11:17 PM CDT
Return by in Dodge City
Fri, Oct 16, 2:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dodge City
2026-10-15T19:44
Arrive Augusta
Thu, Oct 15, 11:17 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 Dodge City
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 Dodge City
86.7 mi
01h 46m
To Augusta
87.1 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
23 to 28 mph NNW
Destination
68°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
15 to 21 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Central Avenue

    10 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Wyatt Earp Boulevard

    2 mi · 3 min · East Wyatt Earp Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right

    2546 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Trail Street

    41.9 mi · 50 min · East Trail Street

  5. 5

    Continue on West Kansas Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West Kansas Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Cannonball Stageline

    28.7 mi · 33 min · Cannonball Stageline

  7. 7

    Continue on West 1st Street

    3.1 mi · 7 min · West 1st Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Cannonball Stageline

    31.5 mi · 35 min · Cannonball Stageline

  9. 9

    Continue on D Avenue

    2.4 mi · 5 min · D Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

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

  11. 11

    Continue on West 7th Avenue

    2821 ft · 1 min · West 7th Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto State Street

    2664 ft · 1 min · State Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 12th Avenue

    634 ft · 17 sec · 12th Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 12th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
61.2 mi · 35%
Cannonball Stageline
60.2 mi · 35%
East Trail Street
41.9 mi · 24%
West 1st Street
3.12 mi · 2%
D Avenue
2.44 mi · 1%
East Wyatt Earp Boulevard
2.02 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 Dodge City
Leave By
9:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Dodge City and Chance Rain Showers near Augusta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

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 Dodge City and 87.1 miles from Augusta.

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 Partly Sunny around Dodge City and Chance Rain Showers near Augusta.

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 Dodge City and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 166.22 mi (267.51 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
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#2 Augusta

City in Butler County, Kansas, United States

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

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 Dodge City and Augusta. The current time is 19:44:25.

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.