How far is Dodge City, KS from Garden City, KS?
The driving distance from Dodge City, KS to Garden City, KS is about 52.6 miles (84.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.1 miles (79 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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 01h 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Gray County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dodge City and Garden City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dodge City and Garden City.
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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
49.3 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Turn right onto North Main Street
2275 ft · 52 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto West Walnut Street
18 m · 1 sec · West Walnut Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Walnut Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dodge City and Garden City.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
West Wyatt Earp Boulevard
Continue straight
49.3 mi · 01h 02m
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.
Sunny leaving Dodge City and Sunny near Garden City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dodge City to Garden City?
The road trip is about 52.6 miles (84.6 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?
Ingalls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.2 miles from Dodge City and 26.3 miles from Garden City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.1 miles (79 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 4:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.01 one way or $14.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dodge City and Sunny near Garden City.
Stop Ideas Near Ingalls
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 Ingalls.
Dodge City
Garden City
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dodge City and Garden City. Straight-line distance: 49.06 mi (78.95 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 Garden City
City in and the county seat of Finney County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 5,648 |
| Coordinates | 37.9716900, -100.8726600 |
| Altitude | 865 |
| Country | United States |
End: Garden City (-100.87266, 37.97169)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 85 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $7.01 | $14.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.91 | $15.82 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.66 | $17.31 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.87 | $19.73 |
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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