How far is Dodge City, KS from Saint Francis, KS?
The driving distance from Dodge City, KS to Saint Francis, KS is about 227.4 miles (366 km), with a travel time of about 04h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 169.4 miles (272.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 22m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 41m.
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 Logan County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dodge City and Saint Francis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dodge City and Saint Francis.
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Start on Central Avenue
10 m · 2 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto West Wyatt Earp Boulevard
658 ft · 28 sec · West Wyatt Earp Boulevard
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Turn left onto North 2nd Avenue
130 m · 11 sec · North 2nd Avenue
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Turn right onto West Trail Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Trail Street
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Turn right onto North 14th Avenue
157 m · 17 sec · North 14th Avenue
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Turn left onto West Wyatt Earp Boulevard
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Wyatt Earp Boulevard
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Continue straight
47.1 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit slight right
1999 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
4.7 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 83 North, US 50 Business, US 83 Business, Garden City, Scott City
1420 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right
78.2 mi · 1 hr 29 min
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Turn left onto Eagle Eye
1 mi · 1 min · Eagle Eye
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Turn right
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit left toward I 70 West, Denver
870 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
52.4 mi · 52 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 24 Business, KS 27, Sharon Springs, Saint Francis
1239 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Commerce Road
29.9 mi · 52 min · Commerce Road
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Turn left
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto South Benton Street
1793 ft · 51 sec · South Benton Street
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Turn right onto Spencer Street
24 m · 4 sec · Spencer Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Spencer Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dodge City and Saint Francis.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn right
78.2 mi · 01h 29m
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 Partly Sunny near Saint Francis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dodge City to Saint Francis?
The road trip is about 227.4 miles (366 km) and usually takes 04h 41m 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?
Elkader is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.7 miles from Dodge City and 113.8 miles from Saint Francis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 169.4 miles (272.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 58 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 $30.69 one way or $61.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dodge City and Partly Sunny near Saint Francis.
Stop Ideas Near Elkader
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 Elkader.
Garden City
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dodge City and Saint Francis. Straight-line distance: 169.39 mi (272.6 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 Saint Francis
City in Kansas
| Population | 1,267 |
| Coordinates | 39.7722200, -101.7999000 |
| Altitude | 1012 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint Francis (-101.7999, 39.77222)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 366 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 50m |
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 | $30.69 | $61.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.19 | $33.64 | $67.28 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $36.57 | $73.14 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $47.55 | $95.09 |
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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