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

The driving distance from Dodge City, KS to Leawood, KS is about 348 miles (560.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 304.3 miles (489.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
348.03 mi
05h 12m
Flight
304.3 mi
489.72 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
304.3 mi
Kilometers
489.72 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
348.03 mi
Kilometers
560.1 km
Drive Time
05h 12m

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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 05h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leawood
Tue, May 5, 3:06 AM CDT
Return by in Dodge City
Tue, May 5, 8:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dodge City
2026-05-04T21:53
Arrive Leawood
Tue, May 5, 3:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:13 AM to 1:13 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:34 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dodge City
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Walton
KS

City in Harvey County, Kansas, United States

From Dodge City
164.7 mi
02h 36m
To Leawood
183.3 mi
02h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph WSW
Destination
81°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Central Avenue

    10 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Wyatt Earp Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · East Wyatt Earp Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Turn right

    68.3 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    49 m · 2 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    79.2 mi · 1 hr 32 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 135 North, US 50 East, US 81 North: Salina, Emporia

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Peabody, Emporia

    26.2 mi · 31 min

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US 50 East: Emporia

    65 m · 9 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto US 50 East: Emporia

    42.8 mi · 51 min

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka

    111 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka

    822 ft · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward I 35 North: Kansas City

    9 m · 1 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto I 35 North: Kansas City

    1367 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    94.6 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 435 East, US 50 East

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward State Line Road

    1669 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto State Line Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · State Line Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West 95th Street

    2101 ft · 57 sec · West 95th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Lee Boulevard

    1.1 km · 2 min · Lee Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West 90th Street

    718 ft · 31 sec · West 90th Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 90th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
22 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
1 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 North
94.9 mi · 27%
East Wyatt Earp Boulevard
84.4 mi · 24%
US 50 East
42.8 mi · 12%
US 50
26.2 mi · 8%
I 435 East
7.48 mi · 2%
I 135 North
2.68 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 35 North

Merge slight left

94.6 mi · 01h 37m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.7 mi
304.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Walton
02h 36m from Dodge City
Leave By
6:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Dodge City and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Leawood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 348 miles (560.1 km) and usually takes 05h 12m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Walton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 164.7 miles from Dodge City and 183.3 miles from Leawood.

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

The direct path is about 304.3 miles (489.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.7 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.31 one way or $92.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dodge City and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Leawood.

Stop Ideas Near Walton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Walton, 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 Walton.

RAIL

Newton

11 mi away
414 North Main St.
RAIL

Hutchinson

59 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dodge City and Leawood. Straight-line distance: 304.3 mi (489.72 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
Leawood

#2 Leawood

City in Kansas, United States

Population34,669
Coordinates38.9666700, -94.6169000
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Start: Central Avenue (-100.016971, 37.752801)
End: West 90th Street (-94.616901, 38.966789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 560 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.28 gal
46.49 L · about $46.31
Round trip
$92.62
24.56 gal · 92.98 L
Estimated CO2
109.1 kg one way
Round trip: 218.3 kg / 481 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $46.31 $92.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $52.23 $104.45
Premium $4.65 $57.15 $114.30
Diesel $5.30 $65.13 $130.27

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Dodge City and Leawood. The current time is 21:53:50.

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.