How far is Dodge City, KS from Girard, KS?
The driving distance from Dodge City, KS to Girard, KS is about 296.3 miles (476.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 283.8 miles (456.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 55m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 06h 27m.
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.
Township in Butler County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dodge City and Girard.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dodge City and Girard.
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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 3 toward the route
95 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
29.2 mi · 51 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Pratt Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Pratt Road
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Turn left onto 100th Road
4.4 mi · 8 min · 100th Road
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Continue on Washington Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Washington Street
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Continue on 100th Road
4 mi · 7 min · 100th Road
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Continue on West 620th Avenue
12.7 mi · 22 min · West 620th Avenue
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Continue on West Saint John Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Saint John Street
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Turn right onto North Summit Street
1086 ft · 27 sec · North Summit Street
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Turn left onto East Forest Avenue
1570 ft · 1 min · East Forest Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Forest Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dodge City and Girard.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Atomic Veterans Memorial Highway
Continue on Atomic Veterans Memorial Highway
61.9 mi · 01h 12m
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 Mostly Sunny near Girard.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dodge City to Girard?
The road trip is about 296.3 miles (476.9 km) and usually takes 06h 27m 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?
Prospect is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.8 miles from Dodge City and 148.5 miles from Girard.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 283.8 miles (456.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 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 $43.69 one way or $87.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Dodge City and Mostly Sunny near Girard.
Stop Ideas Near Prospect
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 Prospect.
Newton
Hutchinson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dodge City and Girard. Straight-line distance: 283.84 mi (456.8 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 Girard
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 2,656 |
| Coordinates | 37.5111600, -94.8380200 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| Country | United States |
End: Girard (-94.83802, 37.51116)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 477 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 41m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.18 | $43.69 | $87.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.52 | $47.32 | $94.64 |
| Premium | $4.89 | $51.13 | $102.26 |
| Diesel | $6.25 | $65.36 | $130.73 |
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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