How far is Dodge City, KS from Salem, KS?
The driving distance from Dodge City, KS to Salem, KS is about 217.2 miles (349.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 168 miles (270.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 18m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 39m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dodge City and Salem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dodge City and Salem.
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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
18.1 mi · 22 min · South Cedar Street
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Continue on Central Avenue
2640 ft · 56 sec · Central Avenue
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Continue on East 100 Road
4.8 mi · 5 min · East 100 Road
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Turn right onto East Ridge Road
40.4 mi · 48 min · East Ridge Road
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Take the exit slight right
1001 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left
6.3 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto 100 Road
1.5 mi · 6 min · 100 Road
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Turn slight right
2 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto 20 Road
2927 ft · 2 min · 20 Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 20 Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dodge City and Salem.
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 Sunny leaving Dodge City and Partly Sunny near Salem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dodge City to Salem?
The road trip is about 217.2 miles (349.6 km) and usually takes 04h 39m 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?
Hays is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.6 miles from Dodge City and 108.6 miles from Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 168 miles (270.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.2 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.28 one way or $58.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dodge City and Partly Sunny near Salem.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dodge City and Salem. Straight-line distance: 168.04 mi (270.44 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 Salem
City (possibly historical)
| Population | 305 |
| Coordinates | 39.8716800, -98.4845000 |
| Altitude | 543 |
| Country | United States |
End: Salem (-98.4845, 39.87168)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 350 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 42m |
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 | $29.28 | $58.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.19 | $32.09 | $64.18 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $34.88 | $69.77 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $45.35 | $90.71 |
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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