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

The driving distance from Dodge City, KS to Bellaire, KS is about 164.5 miles (264.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.2 miles (241.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
164.48 mi
03h 12m
Flight
150.22 mi
241.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.22 mi
Kilometers
241.76 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.48 mi
Kilometers
264.7 km
Drive Time
03h 12m

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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 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellaire
Mon, Apr 13, 1:27 PM CDT
Return by in Dodge City
Mon, Apr 13, 4:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dodge City
2026-04-13T10:15
Arrive Bellaire
Mon, Apr 13, 1:27 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 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
10:36 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
Stafford
KS

Human settlement in Stafford County, Kansas, United States of America

From Dodge City
82.1 mi
01h 36m
To Bellaire
82.4 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 28 mph SSW
Destination
83°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Hillside

    1545 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto East 45th Street North

    66 m · 4 sec · East 45th Street North

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on East 45th Street North

    1.6 mi · 4 min · East 45th Street North

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Auburn Street

    649 ft · 34 sec · North Auburn Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Hanover Street

    985 ft · 43 sec · Hanover Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Janesville Street

    620 ft · 29 sec · Janesville Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Clarendon Street

    94 m · 14 sec · Clarendon Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Clarendon Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Wyatt Earp Boulevard
50.5 mi · 31%
Wichita
41.9 mi · 25%
East 45th Street North
1.65 mi · 1%
KS 254
1.08 mi · 1%
Hillside
0.29 mi
KS 96
0.2 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

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 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
150.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stafford
01h 36m from Dodge City
Leave By
10:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Dodge City and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bellaire.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 164.5 miles (264.7 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?

Stafford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.1 miles from Dodge City and 82.4 miles from Bellaire.

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

The direct path is about 150.2 miles (241.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 10:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.87 one way or $43.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dodge City and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bellaire.

Stop Ideas Near Stafford

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Stafford, 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 Stafford.

RAIL

Hutchinson

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

Newton

110 mi away
414 North Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dodge City and Bellaire. Straight-line distance: 150.22 mi (241.76 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 Bellaire

Bellaire is a place in Kansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.7625100, -97.2669900
Altitude425
CountryUnited States
Start: Dodge City (-100.01708, 37.7528)
End: Bellaire (-97.26699, 37.76251)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 265 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.8 gal
21.97 L · about $21.87
Round trip
$43.74
11.6 gal · 43.94 L
Estimated CO2
51.5 kg one way
Round trip: 103.1 kg / 227 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.87 $43.74
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.67 $49.33
Premium $4.65 $26.99 $53.99
Diesel $5.30 $30.76 $61.53

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 · Apr 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Dodge City and Bellaire. The current time is 10:15:09.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.