How far is Dodge City, KS from Elkhart, KS?
The driving distance from Dodge City, KS to Elkhart, KS is about 121.1 miles (194.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115 miles (185.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 57m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.
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 Haskell County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dodge City and Elkhart.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dodge City and Elkhart.
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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
2.2 mi · 3 min · North 2nd Avenue
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Keep slight right
833 ft · 11 sec
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Turn straight
85.9 mi · 1 hr 45 min
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Turn right onto West 11th Street
7.6 mi · 9 min · West 11th Street
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Continue straight
24.5 mi · 29 min
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Turn right onto North Street
1863 ft · 57 sec · North Street
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Turn left onto Rankin Road
898 ft · 39 sec · Rankin Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rankin Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dodge City and Elkhart.
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 straight
85.9 mi · 01h 45m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Dodge City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Elkhart.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dodge City to Elkhart?
The road trip is about 121.1 miles (194.9 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?
Satanta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.5 miles from Dodge City and 60.6 miles from Elkhart.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115 miles (185.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.84 one way or $35.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Dodge City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Elkhart.
Stop Ideas Near Satanta
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 Satanta.
Garden City
Dodge City
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dodge City and Elkhart. Straight-line distance: 114.99 mi (185.06 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 Elkhart
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 1,727 |
| Coordinates | 37.0080800, -101.8901700 |
| Altitude | 1094 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elkhart (-101.89017, 37.00808)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 195 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
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 | $4.18 | $17.84 | $35.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.52 | $19.32 | $38.63 |
| Premium | $4.89 | $20.87 | $41.74 |
| Diesel | $6.25 | $26.68 | $53.37 |
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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