How far is Dodge City, KS from Pleasanton, KS?
The driving distance from Dodge City, KS to Pleasanton, KS is about 335.3 miles (539.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 290.5 miles (467.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 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 06h 29m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dodge City and Pleasanton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dodge City and Pleasanton.
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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
64.9 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Continue straight
14 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
1.5 km · 3 min
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Continue on East Madison Avenue
127 m · 10 sec · East Madison Avenue
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Continue on East Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · East Street
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Continue on West 1st Street
37 mi · 42 min · West 1st Street
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Merge slight left
2547 ft · 39 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 54 East: Travel info center
1038 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto East Wall Street
42 m · 8 sec · East Wall Street
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Take the ramp left
23.7 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Pleasanton
1063 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto East 1100th Road
1618 ft · 46 sec · East 1100th Road
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Continue on East 6th Street
2244 ft · 1 min · East 6th Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
880 ft · 38 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dodge City and Pleasanton.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dodge City and Sunny near Pleasanton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dodge City to Pleasanton?
The road trip is about 335.3 miles (539.6 km) and usually takes 06h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kechi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 167.4 miles from Dodge City and 167.9 miles from Pleasanton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 290.5 miles (467.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.8 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.46 one way or $94.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Dodge City and Sunny near Pleasanton.
Stop Ideas Near Kechi
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking
City of Wichita City Hall
Wichita Municipal Court clerk
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kechi.
Newton
Hutchinson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dodge City and Pleasanton. Straight-line distance: 290.46 mi (467.45 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 Pleasanton
Human settlement in Linn County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 1,158 |
| Coordinates | 38.1778100, -94.7113500 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pleasanton (-94.71135, 38.17781)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 540 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 10m |
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 | $4.01 | $47.46 | $94.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.36 | $51.56 | $103.11 |
| Premium | $4.75 | $56.17 | $112.34 |
| Diesel | $6.01 | $71.13 | $142.27 |
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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