How far is Dodge City, KS from Newbury, KS?
The driving distance from Dodge City, KS to Newbury, KS is about 246.4 miles (396.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 227.4 miles (366 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 21m 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.
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 04h 40m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dodge City and Newbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dodge City and Newbury.
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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
31.3 mi · 36 min
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Turn left onto Niles Avenue
2707 ft · 46 sec · Niles Avenue
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Turn right
25.1 mi · 30 min
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Turn right onto East 14th Street
19.3 mi · 23 min · East 14th Street
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Turn right onto Railroad Avenue
2.1 mi · 5 min · Railroad Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Washington Street
46 m · 4 sec · Washington Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Railroad Avenue
2815 ft · 1 min · Railroad Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
2161 ft · 40 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto 10th Street
3.8 mi · 6 min · 10th Street
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Turn left
47.9 mi · 56 min
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Take the ramp right toward I-70 East, Salina
1227 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
49.4 mi · 49 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
57.6 mi · 58 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 138: Paxico
2145 ft · 52 sec
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Continue on Grapevine Road
815 ft · 18 sec · Grapevine Road
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Turn right onto State Highway 138
1.6 km · 1 min · State Highway 138
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Turn left onto Newbury Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Newbury Avenue
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Continue straight
146 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto Newbury Road
1787 ft · 1 min · Newbury Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Newbury Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dodge City and Newbury.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
57.6 mi · 00h 58m
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 Cloudy near Newbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dodge City to Newbury?
The road trip is about 246.4 miles (396.6 km) and usually takes 04h 40m 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?
Ellsworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123 miles from Dodge City and 123.4 miles from Newbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 227.4 miles (366 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 7:38 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.21 one way or $66.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dodge City and Cloudy near Newbury.
Stop Ideas Near Ellsworth
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 Ellsworth.
Hutchinson
Newton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dodge City and Newbury. Straight-line distance: 227.4 mi (365.96 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 Newbury
City in United States of America
| Population | 1,024 |
| Coordinates | 39.0847200, -96.1752700 |
| Altitude | 317 |
| Country | United States |
End: Newbury (-96.17527, 39.08472)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 397 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 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 | $3.82 | $33.21 | $66.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.19 | $36.40 | $72.80 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $39.57 | $79.15 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $51.45 | $102.91 |
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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