How far is Dodge City, KS from Baldwin City, KS?
The driving distance from Dodge City, KS to Baldwin City, KS is about 302.5 miles (486.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 271.4 miles (436.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 32m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 46m.
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 Meade County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dodge City and Baldwin City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dodge City and Baldwin 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
2.1 mi · 3 min · East Wyatt Earp Boulevard
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Turn right
68.3 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
49 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
79.2 mi · 1 hr 32 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 135 North, US 50 East, US 81 North: Salina, Emporia
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Peabody, Emporia
26.2 mi · 31 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US 50 East: Emporia
65 m · 9 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US 50 East: Emporia
42.8 mi · 51 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka
111 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka
822 ft · 11 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward I 35 North: Kansas City
9 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 35 North: Kansas City
1367 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
61.1 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 59 North: Lawrence
11.4 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 56: Olathe, Council Grove
1133 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto North 300 Road
3.4 mi · 4 min · North 300 Road
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Continue on Ames Street
1 mi · 2 min · Ames Street
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Turn right onto 6th Street
2657 ft · 1 min · 6th Street
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Turn right onto High Street
21 m · 2 sec · High Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · High Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dodge City and Baldwin City.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
East Wyatt Earp Boulevard
Exit the roundabout
79.2 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Dodge City and Partly Sunny near Baldwin City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dodge City to Baldwin City?
The road trip is about 302.5 miles (486.9 km) and usually takes 05h 46m 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?
Sand Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151 miles from Dodge City and 151.5 miles from Baldwin City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 271.4 miles (436.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.1 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 5:28 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.27 one way or $80.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dodge City and Partly Sunny near Baldwin City.
Stop Ideas Near Sand Creek
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 Sand Creek.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dodge City and Baldwin City. Straight-line distance: 271.38 mi (436.74 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 Baldwin City
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 4,700 |
| Coordinates | 38.7750100, -95.1863600 |
| Altitude | 316 |
| Country | United States |
End: Baldwin City (-95.18636, 38.77501)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 487 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 46m |
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 | $3.77 | $40.27 | $80.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $45.42 | $90.84 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $49.70 | $99.41 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $56.65 | $113.29 |
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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