How far is Dodge City, KS from Kenneth, KS?
The driving distance from Dodge City, KS to Kenneth, KS is about 323.7 miles (521 km), with a travel time of about 06h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 302.7 miles (487.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 28m 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 14m.
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 Harvey County, Kansas, United States
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 Kenneth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dodge City and Kenneth.
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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
2.1 mi · 3 min · East Wyatt Earp Boulevard
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Turn right
68.3 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
49 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
79.2 mi · 1 hr 32 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 135 North, US 50 East, US 81 North: Salina, Emporia
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Peabody, Emporia
26.2 mi · 31 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US 50 East: Emporia
65 m · 9 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US 50 East: Emporia
42.8 mi · 51 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka
111 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka
822 ft · 11 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward I 35 North: Kansas City
9 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 35 North: Kansas City
1367 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
87.5 mi · 1 hr 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 169 South, KS 7: Paola
1523 ft · 39 sec
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Continue straight
1191 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto West 151st Street
2386 ft · 51 sec · West 151st Street
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Continue on East 151st Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · East 151st Street
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Continue on West 151st Street
9.1 mi · 17 min · West 151st Street
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Turn left onto Kenneth Road
18 m · 1 sec · Kenneth Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kenneth Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dodge City and Kenneth.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 35 North
Merge slight left
87.5 mi · 01h 29m
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 Kenneth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dodge City to Kenneth?
The road trip is about 323.7 miles (521 km) and usually takes 06h 14m 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?
Walton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 161.6 miles from Dodge City and 162.2 miles from Kenneth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 302.7 miles (487.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 $47.74 one way or $95.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Dodge City and Mostly Sunny near Kenneth.
Stop Ideas Near Walton
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 Walton.
Newton
Hutchinson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dodge City and Kenneth. Straight-line distance: 302.75 mi (487.23 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 Kenneth
Township in Sheridan County, Kansas
| Population | 1,338 |
| Coordinates | 38.8550100, -94.6119000 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kenneth (-94.6119, 38.85501)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 521 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 02m |
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 | $47.74 | $95.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.52 | $51.71 | $103.42 |
| Premium | $4.89 | $55.87 | $111.74 |
| Diesel | $6.25 | $71.43 | $142.85 |
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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