How far is Dodge City, KS from Centropolis, KS?
The driving distance from Dodge City, KS to Centropolis, KS is about 297.3 miles (478.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 261.8 miles (421.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 30m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 05h 45m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dodge City and Centropolis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dodge City and Centropolis.
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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
6.3 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Stafford Road
1476 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto Stafford Road
4.4 mi · 11 min · Stafford Road
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Continue on Barnes Avenue
1156 ft · 34 sec · Barnes Avenue
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Turn right onto North 9th Street
100 m · 14 sec · North 9th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 9th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dodge City and Centropolis.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Dodge City and Mostly Sunny near Centropolis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dodge City to Centropolis?
The road trip is about 297.3 miles (478.4 km) and usually takes 05h 45m 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 148.4 miles from Dodge City and 148.9 miles from Centropolis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 261.8 miles (421.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.5 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 5:30 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.82 one way or $87.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Dodge City and Mostly Sunny near Centropolis.
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 Centropolis. Straight-line distance: 261.84 mi (421.39 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 Centropolis
Township in Franklin County, Kansas
| Population | 1,017 |
| Coordinates | 38.7161200, -95.3502500 |
| Altitude | 294 |
| Country | United States |
End: Centropolis (-95.35025, 38.71612)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 478 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 42m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.18 | $43.82 | $87.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.52 | $47.46 | $94.91 |
| Premium | $4.89 | $51.28 | $102.55 |
| Diesel | $6.25 | $65.55 | $131.10 |
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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