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

The driving distance from Dodge City, KS to Belleville, KS is about 228.6 miles (367.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 192.3 miles (309.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 52m 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
228.58 mi
04h 26m
Flight
192.28 mi
309.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
192.28 mi
Kilometers
309.45 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
228.58 mi
Kilometers
367.86 km
Drive Time
04h 26m

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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 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Belleville
Wed, Oct 14, 10:48 AM CDT
Return by in Dodge City
Wed, Oct 14, 3:14 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dodge City
2026-10-14T06:21
Arrive Belleville
Wed, Oct 14, 10:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:08 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Holyrood
KS

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

From Dodge City
114.2 mi
02h 13m
To Belleville
114.3 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Oct 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 mph NE
Destination
51°F
Overnight

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Oct 14 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    31.3 mi · 36 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Niles Avenue

    2707 ft · 46 sec · Niles Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right

    25.1 mi · 30 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East 14th Street

    19.3 mi · 23 min · East 14th Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Railroad Avenue

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Railroad Avenue

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Washington Street

    46 m · 4 sec · Washington Street

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Railroad Avenue

    2815 ft · 1 min · Railroad Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2161 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 10th Street

    3.8 mi · 6 min · 10th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left

    47.9 mi · 56 min

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right toward I-70 East, Salina

    1227 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    25.3 mi · 25 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 81 North: Concordia

    1119 ft · 39 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    66.4 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 18th Street

    1917 ft · 58 sec · 18th Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto L Street

    50 m · 7 sec · L Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · L Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 81 North
66.6 mi · 29%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
25.3 mi · 11%
East 14th Street
19.3 mi · 8%
East Wyatt Earp Boulevard
5.17 mi · 2%
10th Street
3.79 mi · 2%
Railroad Avenue
2.63 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 81 North

Merge slight left

66.4 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
04h 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.3 mi
192.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holyrood
02h 13m from Dodge City
Leave By
8:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Dodge City and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Belleville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 228.6 miles (367.9 km) and usually takes 04h 26m 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?

Holyrood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.2 miles from Dodge City and 114.3 miles from Belleville.

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

The direct path is about 192.3 miles (309.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.3 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 8:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.38 one way or $64.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Dodge City and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Belleville.

Stop Ideas Near Holyrood

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

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

RAIL

Hutchinson

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

Newton

111 mi away
414 North Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dodge City and Belleville. Straight-line distance: 192.28 mi (309.45 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 Belleville

City in Kansas

Population1,841
Coordinates39.8244500, -97.6325400
Altitude471
CountryUnited States
Start: Dodge City (-100.01708, 37.7528)
End: Belleville (-97.63254, 39.82445)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 368 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.07 gal
30.53 L · about $32.38
Round trip
$64.75
16.14 gal · 61.06 L
Estimated CO2
71.7 kg one way
Round trip: 143.4 kg / 316 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $32.38 $64.75
Mid-grade $4.36 $35.17 $70.34
Premium $4.75 $38.32 $76.63
Diesel $6.01 $48.52 $97.05

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Dodge City and Belleville. The current time is 06:21:59.

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.