How far is Dodge City, KS from WaKeeney, KS?
The driving distance from Dodge City, KS to WaKeeney, KS is about 94.3 miles (151.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88.2 miles (142 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 34m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Ness County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dodge City and WaKeeney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dodge City and WaKeeney.
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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
2 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto 117 Road
86.2 mi · 2 hr 6 min · 117 Road
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Turn right onto Barclay Avenue
3091 ft · 58 sec · Barclay Avenue
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Turn left onto South 8th Street
593 ft · 26 sec · South 8th Street
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Turn right onto South Railroad Avenue
95 m · 14 sec · South Railroad Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on South Railroad Avenue
31 m · 4 sec · South Railroad Avenue
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Turn straight
27 m · 5 sec
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Continue on North 8th Street
121 m · 17 sec · North 8th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 8th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dodge City and WaKeeney.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
117 Road
Turn left onto 117 Road
86.2 mi · 02h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Dodge City and Partly Sunny near WaKeeney.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dodge City to WaKeeney?
The road trip is about 94.3 miles (151.7 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?
Ness City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.2 miles from Dodge City and 47 miles from WaKeeney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 88.2 miles (142 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 1:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.90 one way or $27.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Dodge City and Partly Sunny near WaKeeney.
Stop Ideas Near Ness City
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 Ness City.
Dodge City
Garden City
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dodge City and WaKeeney. Straight-line distance: 88.22 mi (141.97 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 WaKeeney
County seat in Kansas
| Population | 1,738 |
| Coordinates | 39.0250100, -99.8795700 |
| Altitude | 746 |
| Country | United States |
End: WaKeeney (-99.87957, 39.02501)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 152 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $4.18 | $13.90 | $27.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.47 | $14.90 | $29.80 |
| Premium | $4.87 | $16.21 | $32.42 |
| Diesel | $6.24 | $20.77 | $41.53 |
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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