How far is Dodge City, KS from Madison, KS?
The driving distance from Dodge City, KS to Madison, KS is about 246.9 miles (397.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 213.1 miles (343 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 58m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dodge City and Madison.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dodge City and Madison.
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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
45.3 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 96
1047 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Wichita
41.9 mi · 46 min
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Continue on KS 254, El Dorado
29.7 mi · 37 min
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Continue straight
35.2 mi · 40 min
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Turn left
20.2 mi · 35 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Southwest Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Lincoln Street
128 m · 10 sec · West Lincoln Street
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Turn right onto 3rd Street
22 m · 3 sec · 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dodge City and Madison.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn right
68.3 mi · 01h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Dodge City and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Madison.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dodge City to Madison?
The road trip is about 246.9 miles (397.3 km) and usually takes 04h 58m 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?
Yoder is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.2 miles from Dodge City and 123.6 miles from Madison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 213.1 miles (343 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.52 one way or $67.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dodge City and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Madison.
Stop Ideas Near Yoder
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 Yoder.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dodge City and Madison. Straight-line distance: 213.11 mi (342.97 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 Madison
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 606 |
| Coordinates | 38.1355800, -96.1358300 |
| Altitude | 334 |
| Country | United States |
End: Madison (-96.13583, 38.13558)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 397 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 04m |
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 | $3.85 | $33.52 | $67.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.22 | $36.77 | $73.55 |
| Premium | $4.58 | $39.89 | $79.78 |
| Diesel | $5.96 | $51.94 | $103.88 |
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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