How far is Dodge City, KS from Osborne, KS?
The driving distance from Dodge City, KS to Osborne, KS is about 176.8 miles (284.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136.6 miles (219.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 24m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 42m.
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.
Human settlement in Rush County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Areas Of Fog then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dodge City and Osborne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dodge City and Osborne.
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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
7.9 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
61 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Vine Street
105 m · 8 sec · North Vine Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Vine Street
1160 ft · 28 sec · North Vine Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Vine Street
39 m · 2 sec · North Vine Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Vine Street
104 m · 8 sec · North Vine Street
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Continue on North Vine Street
928 ft · 21 sec · North Vine Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Vine Street
37 m · 2 sec · North Vine Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Vine Street
1.6 km · 2 min · North Vine Street
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Continue on 250th Avenue
35.6 mi · 43 min · 250th Avenue
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Continue on South Cedar Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South Cedar Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
31.8 mi · 38 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto North 1st Street
1.5 km · 2 min · North 1st Street
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Turn right onto West Washington Street
159 m · 28 sec · West Washington Street
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Turn left onto North 2nd Street
58 m · 8 sec · North 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dodge City and Osborne.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Niles Avenue
Continue straight
61 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 Cloudy leaving Dodge City and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Cloudy near Osborne.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dodge City to Osborne?
The road trip is about 176.8 miles (284.5 km) and usually takes 03h 42m 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?
Liebenthal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.4 miles from Dodge City and 88.4 miles from Osborne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136.6 miles (219.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.2 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 9:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.60 one way or $49.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Dodge City and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Cloudy near Osborne.
Stop Ideas Near Liebenthal
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 Liebenthal.
Dodge City
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dodge City and Osborne. Straight-line distance: 136.61 mi (219.85 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 Osborne
City in Kansas, USA
| Population | 1,280 |
| Coordinates | 39.4391400, -98.6962400 |
| Altitude | 473 |
| Country | United States |
End: Osborne (-98.69624, 39.43914)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 285 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
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 | $3.94 | $24.60 | $49.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.29 | $26.78 | $53.55 |
| Premium | $4.67 | $29.15 | $58.31 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $37.88 | $75.77 |
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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