How far is Dodge City, KS from Concordia, KS?
The driving distance from Dodge City, KS to Concordia, KS is about 210.8 miles (339.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 178.6 miles (287.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 13m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 06m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Barton County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dodge City and Concordia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dodge City and Concordia.
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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
31.3 mi · 36 min
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Turn left onto Niles Avenue
2707 ft · 46 sec · Niles Avenue
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Turn right
25.1 mi · 30 min
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Turn right onto East 14th Street
19.3 mi · 23 min · East 14th Street
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Turn right onto Railroad Avenue
2.1 mi · 5 min · Railroad Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Washington Street
46 m · 4 sec · Washington Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Railroad Avenue
2815 ft · 1 min · Railroad Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
2161 ft · 40 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto 10th Street
3.8 mi · 6 min · 10th Street
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Turn left
47.9 mi · 56 min
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Take the ramp right toward I-70 East, Salina
1227 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
25.3 mi · 25 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 81 North: Concordia
1119 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
48.7 mi · 52 min
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Turn left onto East 7th Street
1549 ft · 1 min · East 7th Street
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Turn right onto State Street
59 m · 11 sec · State Street
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Turn right
36 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dodge City and Concordia.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
US 81 North
Merge slight left
48.7 mi · 00h 52m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dodge City and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Concordia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dodge City to Concordia?
The road trip is about 210.8 miles (339.3 km) and usually takes 04h 06m 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?
Claflin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.3 miles from Dodge City and 105.4 miles from Concordia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 178.6 miles (287.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.2 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 8:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.06 one way or $56.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Dodge City and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Concordia.
Stop Ideas Near Claflin
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 Claflin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dodge City and Concordia. Straight-line distance: 178.64 mi (287.49 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 Concordia
City in and the county seat of Cloud County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 4,906 |
| Coordinates | 39.5708400, -97.6625400 |
| Altitude | 423 |
| Country | United States |
End: Concordia (-97.66254, 39.57084)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 339 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 37m |
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 | $3.77 | $28.06 | $56.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.64 | $63.28 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $34.63 | $69.25 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $39.46 | $78.92 |
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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