How far is Dodge City, KS from Buhler, KS?
The driving distance from Dodge City, KS to Buhler, KS is about 136.2 miles (219.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 125.3 miles (201.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Stafford County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dodge City and Buhler.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dodge City and Buhler.
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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
55 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Turn left onto South Buhler Road
7.3 mi · 11 min · South Buhler Road
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Turn right onto West 1st Avenue
1611 ft · 1 min · West 1st Avenue
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Turn right onto Old Mill Lane
45 m · 11 sec · Old Mill Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Mill Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dodge City and Buhler.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Dodge City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Buhler.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dodge City to Buhler?
The road trip is about 136.2 miles (219.2 km) and usually takes 02h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Saint John is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68 miles from Dodge City and 68.2 miles from Buhler.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 125.3 miles (201.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.30 one way or $38.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dodge City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Buhler.
Stop Ideas Near Saint John
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 Saint John.
Hutchinson
Dodge City
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dodge City and Buhler. Straight-line distance: 125.24 mi (201.55 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 Buhler
Human settlement in Reno County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 1,269 |
| Coordinates | 38.1344500, -97.7700500 |
| Altitude | 450 |
| Country | United States |
End: Buhler (-97.77005, 38.13445)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 219 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $4.01 | $19.30 | $38.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.36 | $20.96 | $41.92 |
| Premium | $4.75 | $22.84 | $45.68 |
| Diesel | $6.01 | $28.92 | $57.85 |
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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