How far is Dodge City, KS from Lexington, KS?
The driving distance from Dodge City, KS to Lexington, KS is about 46.7 miles (75.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Ford County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dodge City and Lexington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dodge City and Lexington.
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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
20.8 mi · 25 min · East Trail Street
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Turn right onto State Highway 34
3.6 mi · 5 min · State Highway 34
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At the end of the road, turn left onto The Yellow Brick Road
629 ft · 10 sec · The Yellow Brick Road
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Turn right onto North Main Street
2978 ft · 50 sec · North Main Street
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Turn straight onto State Highway 34
17 mi · 25 min · State Highway 34
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Turn left onto Old Highway 34
2.1 mi · 5 min · Old Highway 34
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Highway 34
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dodge City and Lexington.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
East Trail Street
Turn left onto East Trail Street
20.8 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Dodge City and Mostly Cloudy near Lexington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dodge City to Lexington?
The road trip is about 46.7 miles (75.2 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Bucklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.4 miles from Dodge City and 23.4 miles from Lexington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 4:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.60 one way or $13.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Dodge City and Mostly Cloudy near Lexington.
Stop Ideas Near Bucklin
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 Bucklin.
Dodge City
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dodge City and Lexington. Straight-line distance: 39.1 mi (62.92 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 Lexington
Human settlement in United States of America
| Population | 1,414 |
| Coordinates | 37.2939100, -99.5995700 |
| Altitude | 612 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lexington (-99.59957, 37.29391)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $4.00 | $6.60 | $13.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $7.18 | $14.36 |
| Premium | $4.73 | $7.81 | $15.61 |
| Diesel | $6.02 | $9.92 | $19.85 |
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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