How far is Dodge City, KS from Galena, KS?
The driving distance from Dodge City, KS to Galena, KS is about 334.6 miles (538.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 298.8 miles (480.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight 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 06h 41m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dodge City and Galena.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dodge City and Galena.
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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 mi · 3 min · East Wyatt Earp Boulevard
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Turn right
2546 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto East Trail Street
41.9 mi · 50 min · East Trail Street
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Continue on West Kansas Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · West Kansas Avenue
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Continue on Cannonball Stageline
28.7 mi · 33 min · Cannonball Stageline
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Continue on West 1st Street
3.1 mi · 7 min · West 1st Street
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Continue on Cannonball Stageline
31.5 mi · 35 min · Cannonball Stageline
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Continue on D Avenue
2.4 mi · 5 min · D Avenue
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Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
61.2 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on West 7th Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · West 7th Avenue
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Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
7 mi · 8 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Atomic Veterans Memorial Highway
61.9 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Atomic Veterans Memorial Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
48 m · 2 sec · Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
70.5 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
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Turn right
11 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
6.5 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto Southeast 70th Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Southeast 70th Street
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Turn left
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Short Street
61 m · 11 sec · Short Street
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Turn right onto West 6th Street
47 m · 12 sec · West 6th Street
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Turn left
46 m · 11 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 Galena.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
Exit the roundabout onto Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
70.5 mi · 01h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Sunny leaving Dodge City and Sunny near Galena.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dodge City to Galena?
The road trip is about 334.6 miles (538.5 km) and usually takes 06h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Prairie Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 167 miles from Dodge City and 167.6 miles from Galena.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 298.8 miles (480.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.8 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.33 one way or $98.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Dodge City and Sunny near Galena.
Stop Ideas Near Prairie Village
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking
City of Wichita City Hall
Wichita Municipal Court clerk
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Prairie Village.
Newton
Hutchinson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dodge City and Galena. Straight-line distance: 298.74 mi (480.78 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 Galena
City in Cherokee County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 2,824 |
| Coordinates | 37.0759000, -94.6396700 |
| Altitude | 275 |
| Country | United States |
End: Galena (-94.63967, 37.0759)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 538 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 10m |
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 | $49.33 | $98.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.52 | $53.43 | $106.86 |
| Premium | $4.89 | $57.73 | $115.45 |
| Diesel | $6.25 | $73.80 | $147.60 |
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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