How far is Dodge City, KS from Hugoton, KS?

The driving distance from Dodge City, KS to Hugoton, KS is about 88.1 miles (141.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.3 miles (134 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 37m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
88.12 mi
01h 48m
Flight
83.26 mi
133.99 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.26 mi
Kilometers
133.99 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.12 mi
Kilometers
141.82 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hugoton
Wed, Apr 22, 11:43 PM CDT
Return by in Dodge City
Thu, Apr 23, 1:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dodge City
2026-04-22T21:54
Arrive Hugoton
Wed, Apr 22, 11:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dodge City
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Copeland
KS

Human settlement in Gray County, Kansas, United States of America

From Dodge City
44 mi
00h 54m
To Hugoton
44.1 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 29 mph S
Destination
92°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 28 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Dodge City and Hugoton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dodge City and Hugoton.

  1. 1

    Start on Central Avenue

    10 m · 2 sec · Central Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Wyatt Earp Boulevard

    658 ft · 28 sec · West Wyatt Earp Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North 2nd Avenue

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North 2nd Avenue

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    833 ft · 11 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight

    85.5 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West 7th Street

    151 m · 19 sec · West 7th Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Jackson Street

    59 m · 9 sec · South Jackson Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Jackson Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dodge City and Hugoton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
8 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North 2nd Avenue
2.34 mi · 3%
West Wyatt Earp Boulevard
0.12 mi
West 7th Street
0.09 mi
South Jackson Street
0.04 mi
Central Avenue
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn straight

85.5 mi · 01h 44m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
83.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Copeland
00h 54m from Dodge City
Leave By
2:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Dodge City and Sunny near Hugoton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dodge City to Hugoton?

The road trip is about 88.1 miles (141.8 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

Copeland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44 miles from Dodge City and 44.1 miles from Hugoton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 83.3 miles (134 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.73 one way or $23.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dodge City and Sunny near Hugoton.

Stop Ideas Near Copeland

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Copeland, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Copeland.

RAIL

Garden City

52 mi away
100 North 7th Street
RAIL

Dodge City

59 mi away
Central Ave & Wyatt Earp St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dodge City and Hugoton. Straight-line distance: 83.26 mi (133.99 km).

Dodge City

#1 Dodge City

City in and county seat of Ford County, Kansas, United States

Population27,104
Coordinates37.7528000, -100.0170800
Altitude760
CountryUnited States
Hugoton

#2 Hugoton

City in Stevens County, Kansas, United States

Population3,678
Coordinates37.1753000, -101.3496000
Altitude948
CountryUnited States
Start: Dodge City (-100.01708, 37.7528)
End: Hugoton (-101.3496, 37.1753)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 142 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.11 gal
11.77 L · about $11.73
Round trip
$23.46
6.22 gal · 23.54 L
Estimated CO2
27.6 kg one way
Round trip: 55.3 kg / 122 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.73 $23.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.23 $26.45
Premium $4.65 $14.47 $28.95
Diesel $5.30 $16.50 $32.99

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kansas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Dodge City and Hugoton. The current time is 21:54:46.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.