How far is Dodge City, KS from Mulvane, KS?
The driving distance from Dodge City, KS to Mulvane, KS is about 168.8 miles (271.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 153 miles (246.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 00m 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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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 03h 30m.
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
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City in Kansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dodge City and Mulvane.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dodge City and Mulvane.
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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
41.9 mi · 50 min · East Trail Street
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Continue on West Kansas Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · West Kansas Avenue
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Continue on Cannonball Stageline
28.7 mi · 33 min · Cannonball Stageline
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Continue on West 1st Street
3.1 mi · 7 min · West 1st Street
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Continue on Cannonball Stageline
31.5 mi · 35 min · Cannonball Stageline
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Continue on D Avenue
2.4 mi · 5 min · D Avenue
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Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
38.2 mi · 44 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 235 South
1914 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
6.4 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 135 South, I 35: Kansas Turnpike
2513 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
64 m · 3 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 81: 47th Street
1339 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto East 47th Street South
2 mi · 4 min · East 47th Street South
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Turn right onto South Southeast Boulevard
3.9 mi · 6 min · South Southeast Boulevard
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Continue on North Baltimore Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Baltimore Avenue
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Continue on South Southeast Boulevard
2.4 mi · 4 min · South Southeast Boulevard
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Continue on Eisenhower Memorial Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · Eisenhower Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto North 2nd Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · North 2nd Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Prather Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dodge City and Mulvane.
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
41.9 mi · 00h 50m
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 Mostly Cloudy near Mulvane.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dodge City to Mulvane?
The road trip is about 168.8 miles (271.7 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?
Preston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.3 miles from Dodge City and 84.6 miles from Mulvane.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 153 miles (246.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:00 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.48 one way or $44.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dodge City and Mostly Cloudy near Mulvane.
Stop Ideas Near Preston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dodge City and Mulvane. Straight-line distance: 152.99 mi (246.21 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 Mulvane
City in Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 6,566 |
| Coordinates | 37.4744600, -97.2439300 |
| Altitude | 376 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mulvane (-97.24393, 37.47446)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 272 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
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 | $3.77 | $22.48 | $44.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.35 | $50.70 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.74 | $55.48 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.61 | $63.22 |
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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