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

The driving distance from Dodge City, KS to Cherryvale, KS is about 272 miles (437.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 246.9 miles (397.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 59m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
272.03 mi
05h 29m
Flight
246.93 mi
397.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
246.93 mi
Kilometers
397.39 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
272.03 mi
Kilometers
437.79 km
Drive Time
05h 29m

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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 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cherryvale
Wed, Sep 23, 5:05 PM CDT
Return by in Dodge City
Wed, Sep 23, 10:35 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dodge City
2026-09-23T11:35
Arrive Cherryvale
Wed, Sep 23, 5:05 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:30 AM to 1:30 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
6:00 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
Garden Plain
KS

Township in Sedgwick County, Kansas

From Dodge City
135.7 mi
02h 44m
To Cherryvale
136.3 mi
02h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SSE
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Central Avenue

    10 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Wyatt Earp Boulevard

    2 mi · 3 min · East Wyatt Earp Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right

    2546 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Trail Street

    41.9 mi · 50 min · East Trail Street

  5. 5

    Continue on West Kansas Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West Kansas Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Cannonball Stageline

    28.7 mi · 33 min · Cannonball Stageline

  7. 7

    Continue on West 1st Street

    3.1 mi · 7 min · West 1st Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Cannonball Stageline

    31.5 mi · 35 min · Cannonball Stageline

  9. 9

    Continue on D Avenue

    2.4 mi · 5 min · D Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    61.2 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on West 7th Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · West 7th Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    7 mi · 8 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Atomic Veterans Memorial Highway

    61.9 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Atomic Veterans Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway

    48 m · 2 sec · Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway

    23.6 mi · 27 min · Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 169

    1918 ft · 57 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

    Turn left

    1717 ft · 47 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on North Liberty Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · North Liberty Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West 2nd Street

    1088 ft · 51 sec · West 2nd Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Neosho Street

    68 m · 10 sec · North Neosho Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Neosho Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
68.2 mi · 25%
Atomic Veterans Memorial Highway
61.9 mi · 23%
Cannonball Stageline
60.2 mi · 22%
East Trail Street
41.9 mi · 15%
Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
23.7 mi · 9%
West 1st Street
3.12 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Atomic Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on Atomic Veterans Memorial Highway

61.9 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
05h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.1 mi
246.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Garden Plain
02h 44m from Dodge City
Leave By
6:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Dodge City and Sunny near Cherryvale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 272 miles (437.8 km) and usually takes 05h 29m 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?

Garden Plain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.7 miles from Dodge City and 136.3 miles from Cherryvale.

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

The direct path is about 246.9 miles (397.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 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 6:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.10 one way or $80.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Dodge City and Sunny near Cherryvale.

Stop Ideas Near Garden Plain

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

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

RAIL

Hutchinson

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

Newton

53 mi away
414 North Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dodge City and Cherryvale. Straight-line distance: 246.93 mi (397.39 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
Cherryvale

#2 Cherryvale

City in Montgomery County, Kansas, United States of America

Population2,122
Coordinates37.2703400, -95.5524800
Altitude255
CountryUnited States
Start: Dodge City (-100.01708, 37.7528)
End: Cherryvale (-95.55248, 37.27034)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 438 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.6 gal
36.34 L · about $40.10
Round trip
$80.20
19.2 gal · 72.68 L
Estimated CO2
85.3 kg one way
Round trip: 170.6 kg / 376 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.18 $40.10 $80.20
Mid-grade $4.52 $43.43 $86.86
Premium $4.89 $46.92 $93.85
Diesel $6.25 $59.99 $119.98

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 · Sep 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Dodge City and Cherryvale. The current time is 11:35:58.

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.