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

The driving distance from Eureka, KS to Dodge City, KS is about 219.8 miles (353.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 203.6 miles (327.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
219.87 mi
04h 15m
Flight
203.6 mi
327.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
203.6 mi
Kilometers
327.66 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
219.87 mi
Kilometers
353.84 km
Drive Time
04h 15m

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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 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dodge City
Wed, Sep 23, 4:05 PM CDT
Return by in Eureka
Wed, Sep 23, 8:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eureka
2026-09-23T11:50
Arrive Dodge City
Wed, Sep 23, 4:05 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 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
8:28 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eureka
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
Partridge
KS

Human settlement in Reno County, Kansas, United States of America

From Eureka
109.7 mi
02h 07m
To Dodge City
110.1 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph E
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Maple Street

    2210 ft · 2 min · North Maple Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East River Street

    33.7 mi · 42 min · East River Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Southwest 20th Street

    25.2 mi · 28 min · Southwest 20th Street

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 96 West: Hutchinson

    1576 ft · 21 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on KS 96, Hutchinson

    39.6 mi · 44 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto US 50 West, KS 14 North, KS 96 West: Kinsley

    921 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto West Illinois Avenue

    3.6 mi · 4 min · West Illinois Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    39.7 mi · 45 min

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    54 m · 2 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout

    68.3 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Continue on East Wyatt Earp Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · East Wyatt Earp Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    10 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Illinois Avenue
114 mi · 52%
KS 96
39.6 mi · 18%
East River Street
33.7 mi · 15%
Southwest 20th Street
26.8 mi · 12%
East Wyatt Earp Boulevard
2.08 mi · 1%
North Maple Street
0.42 mi
Longest Stretch

West Illinois Avenue

Exit the roundabout

68.3 mi · 01h 19m

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 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.2 mi
203.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Partridge
02h 07m from Eureka
Leave By
8:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Eureka and Partly Sunny near Dodge City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 219.8 miles (353.8 km) and usually takes 04h 15m 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?

Partridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.7 miles from Eureka and 110.1 miles from Dodge City.

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

The direct path is about 203.6 miles (327.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.41 one way or $64.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Partridge

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

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

RAIL

Hutchinson

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

Newton

66 mi away
414 North Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eureka and Dodge City. Straight-line distance: 203.6 mi (327.66 km).

Eureka

#1 Eureka

City in Greenwood County, Kansas, United States

Population2,301
Coordinates37.8239200, -96.2891700
Altitude329
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: Eureka (-96.28917, 37.82392)
End: Dodge City (-100.01708, 37.7528)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 354 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.76 gal
29.37 L · about $32.41
Round trip
$64.83
15.52 gal · 58.74 L
Estimated CO2
69 kg one way
Round trip: 137.9 kg / 304 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.18 $32.41 $64.83
Mid-grade $4.52 $35.11 $70.21
Premium $4.89 $37.93 $75.86
Diesel $6.25 $48.49 $96.98

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 Eureka and Dodge City. The current time is 11:50:19.

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.