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

The driving distance from Eudora, KS to Dodge City, KS is about 314.4 miles (505.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 278.9 miles (448.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
314.36 mi
04h 59m
Flight
278.88 mi
448.81 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
278.88 mi
Kilometers
448.81 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
314.36 mi
Kilometers
505.92 km
Drive Time
04h 59m

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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 04h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dodge City
Thu, Apr 23, 2:05 AM CDT
Return by in Eudora
Thu, Apr 23, 7:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eudora
2026-04-22T21:05
Arrive Dodge City
Thu, Apr 23, 2:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:02 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eudora
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Glendale
KS

Unincorporated community in Saline County, Kansas

From Eudora
155 mi
02h 29m
To Dodge City
159.4 mi
02h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
88°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 29 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    156 m · 26 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 10th Street

    2359 ft · 1 min · West 10th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North 1400 Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North 1400 Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East 1900 Road

    2436 ft · 1 min · East 1900 Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward KS 10 West: Lawrence

    1201 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    14.7 mi · 17 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit right

    2384 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike

    13.4 mi · 13 min · Kansas Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Kansas Turnpike

    1.5 km · 1 min · Kansas Turnpike

  10. 10

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    91.6 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    49.4 mi · 49 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 156, Ellsworth, Great Bend

    931 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    47.9 mi · 56 min

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right

    3.8 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2161 ft · 39 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Railroad Avenue

    2965 ft · 1 min · Railroad Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Railroad Avenue

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Railroad Avenue

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left

    19.3 mi · 23 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Broadway Street

    1.2 km · 52 sec · Broadway Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Northeast Trail Street

    24.3 mi · 29 min · Northeast Trail Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Niles Avenue

    2707 ft · 48 sec · Niles Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East 10th Street

    31.3 mi · 36 min · East 10th Street

  23. 23

    Turn left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  24. 24

    Continue on East Wyatt Earp Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · East Wyatt Earp Boulevard

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    10 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
26 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
91.6 mi · 29%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
49.4 mi · 16%
East 10th Street
31.3 mi · 10%
Northeast Trail Street
24.3 mi · 8%
KS 10 West
15.4 mi · 5%
Kansas Turnpike
14.3 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

91.6 mi · 01h 34m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.5 mi
278.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glendale
02h 29m from Eudora
Leave By
7:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Eudora and Mostly Sunny near Dodge City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 314.4 miles (505.9 km) and usually takes 04h 59m 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?

Glendale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155 miles from Eudora and 159.4 miles from Dodge City.

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

The direct path is about 278.9 miles (448.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.5 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.82 one way or $83.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Eudora and Mostly Sunny near Dodge City.

Stop Ideas Near Glendale

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Glendale, 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 Glendale.

RAIL

Hutchinson

94 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave
RAIL

Newton

105 mi away
414 North Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eudora and Dodge City. Straight-line distance: 278.88 mi (448.81 km).

Eudora

#1 Eudora

City in Kansas, United States

Population6,393
Coordinates38.9433400, -95.0985800
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Dodge City

#2 Dodge City

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

Population27,104
Coordinates37.7528000, -100.0170800
Altitude760
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-95.098862, 38.943342)
End: Central Avenue (-100.016971, 37.752801)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 506 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.09 gal
41.99 L · about $41.82
Round trip
$83.64
22.18 gal · 83.98 L
Estimated CO2
98.6 kg one way
Round trip: 197.1 kg / 435 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $41.82 $83.64
Mid-grade $4.25 $47.17 $94.33
Premium $4.65 $51.61 $103.23
Diesel $5.30 $58.82 $117.64

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Eudora and Dodge City. The current time is 21:05:46.

Distance to Other Cities

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