How far is Dodge City, KS from Cimarron, KS?
The driving distance from Dodge City, KS to Cimarron, KS is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dodge City and Cimarron.
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Start on Central Avenue
10 m · 2 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto West Wyatt Earp Boulevard
658 ft · 28 sec · West Wyatt Earp Boulevard
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Turn left onto North 2nd Avenue
130 m · 11 sec · North 2nd Avenue
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Turn right onto West Trail Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Trail Street
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Turn right onto North 14th Avenue
157 m · 17 sec · North 14th Avenue
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Turn left onto West Wyatt Earp Boulevard
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Wyatt Earp Boulevard
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Continue straight
16 mi · 22 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Avenue A
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dodge City and Cimarron.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
West Wyatt Earp Boulevard
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16 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Dodge City and Mostly Sunny near Cimarron.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dodge City to Cimarron?
The road trip is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ensign is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Dodge City and 9.4 miles from Cimarron.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.80 one way or $5.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Dodge City and Mostly Sunny near Cimarron.
Stop Ideas Near Ensign
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 Ensign.
Dodge City
Garden City
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dodge City and Cimarron. Straight-line distance: 18.46 mi (29.71 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 Cimarron
Human settlement in Gray County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 2,197 |
| Coordinates | 37.8066900, -100.3482000 |
| Altitude | 803 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cimarron (-100.3482, 37.80669)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.18 | $2.80 | $5.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.52 | $3.03 | $6.06 |
| Premium | $4.89 | $3.27 | $6.55 |
| Diesel | $6.25 | $4.19 | $8.37 |
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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