How far is Dodge City, KS from Satanta, KS?

The driving distance from Dodge City, KS to Satanta, KS is about 60.5 miles (97.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.7 miles (91.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
60.52 mi
01h 16m
Flight
56.64 mi
91.16 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.64 mi
Kilometers
91.16 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.52 mi
Kilometers
97.4 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Satanta
Wed, Sep 23, 2:31 PM CDT
Return by in Dodge City
Wed, Sep 23, 3:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dodge City
2026-09-23T13:15
Arrive Satanta
Wed, Sep 23, 2:31 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dodge City
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Montezuma
KS

City in Kansas, USA

From Dodge City
30.2 mi
00h 38m
To Satanta
30.3 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SSE
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Dodge City and Satanta.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dodge City and Satanta.

  1. 1

    Start on Central Avenue

    10 m · 2 sec · Central Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Wyatt Earp Boulevard

    658 ft · 28 sec · West Wyatt Earp Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North 2nd Avenue

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North 2nd Avenue

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    833 ft · 11 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight

    56.7 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto County Road GG

    1.2 km · 1 min · County Road GG

  7. 7

    Turn left onto County Road 220

    2625 ft · 2 min · County Road 220

  8. 8

    Turn left

    702 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dodge City and Satanta.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
9 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North 2nd Avenue
2.34 mi · 4%
County Road GG
0.75 mi · 1%
County Road 220
0.5 mi · 1%
West Wyatt Earp Boulevard
0.12 mi
Central Avenue
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn straight

56.7 mi · 01h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
56.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montezuma
00h 38m from Dodge City
Leave By
3:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Dodge City and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Satanta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dodge City to Satanta?

The road trip is about 60.5 miles (97.4 km) and usually takes 01h 16m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Montezuma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.2 miles from Dodge City and 30.3 miles from Satanta.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 56.7 miles (91.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.90 one way or $17.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Dodge City and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Satanta.

Stop Ideas Near Montezuma

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Montezuma, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Montezuma.

RAIL

Dodge City

41 mi away
Central Ave & Wyatt Earp St.
RAIL

Garden City

56 mi away
100 North 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dodge City and Satanta. Straight-line distance: 56.64 mi (91.16 km).

Dodge City

#1 Dodge City

City in and county seat of Ford County, Kansas, United States

Population27,104
Coordinates37.7528000, -100.0170800
Altitude760
CountryUnited States
Satanta

#2 Satanta

City in Haskell County, Kansas, United States of America

Population1,121
Coordinates37.4372500, -100.9721100
Altitude899
CountryUnited States
Start: Dodge City (-100.01708, 37.7528)
End: Satanta (-100.97211, 37.43725)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.13 gal
8.08 L · about $8.90
Round trip
$17.79
4.26 gal · 16.16 L
Estimated CO2
18.9 kg one way
Round trip: 37.9 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.18 $8.90 $17.79
Mid-grade $4.52 $9.64 $19.27
Premium $4.89 $10.41 $20.82
Diesel $6.25 $13.31 $26.62

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kansas · Sep 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Dodge City and Satanta. The current time is 13:15:00.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.