How far is Dodge City, KS from Osage County, KS?
The driving distance from Dodge City, KS to Osage County, KS is about 265.6 miles (427.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 241 miles (387.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 48m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving 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 05h 24m.
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.
Township in Harvey County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dodge City and Osage County.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dodge City and Osage County.
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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
79.2 mi · 1 hr 32 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 135 North, US 50 East, US 81 North: Salina, Emporia
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Peabody, Emporia
26.2 mi · 31 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US 50 East: Emporia
65 m · 9 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US 50 East: Emporia
42.8 mi · 51 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka
111 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka
822 ft · 11 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward I 35 South: Wichita, Topeka
134 m · 6 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 35 South: Wichita, Topeka
1083 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
542 ft · 10 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 335 North: Topeka, Kansas City
1113 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
19.5 mi · 19 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right
3068 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Road 340
4.5 mi · 7 min · Road 340
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Continue on West 229th Street
6.1 mi · 9 min · West 229th Street
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Turn right
34 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto North Martin Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Martin Street
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Turn left onto Market Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Market Street
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Turn straight onto North 9th Street
839 ft · 17 sec · North 9th Street
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Turn right onto Laing Street
1 mi · 2 min · Laing Street
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Continue on West 237th Street
2.9 mi · 5 min · West 237th Street
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Turn left onto South Fairlawn Road
2 mi · 8 min · South Fairlawn Road
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Turn right onto West 221st Street
1.1 mi · 4 min · West 221st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 221st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dodge City and Osage County.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
East Wyatt Earp Boulevard
Exit the roundabout
79.2 mi · 01h 32m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Dodge City and Showers And Thunderstorms near Osage County.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dodge City to Osage County?
The road trip is about 265.6 miles (427.4 km) and usually takes 05h 24m 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?
Burrton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.5 miles from Dodge City and 133 miles from Osage County.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 241 miles (387.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.49 one way or $74.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Dodge City and Showers And Thunderstorms near Osage County.
Stop Ideas Near Burrton
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 Burrton.
Hutchinson
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dodge City and Osage County. Straight-line distance: 241.05 mi (387.94 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 Osage County
County in Kansas, United States
| Population | 15,770 |
| Coordinates | 38.6523300, -95.7269500 |
| Altitude | 339 |
| Country | United States |
End: Osage County (-95.72695, 38.65233)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 427 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 18m |
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 | $37.49 | $74.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $40.78 | $81.56 |
| Premium | $4.73 | $44.33 | $88.66 |
| Diesel | $6.02 | $56.36 | $112.72 |
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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