How far is Goodland, KS from Dodge City, KS?
The driving distance from Goodland, KS to Dodge City, KS is about 194.2 miles (312.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 143.4 miles (230.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 03h 06m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Scott County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Goodland and Dodge City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goodland and Dodge City.
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Start on Broadway Avenue
44 m · 8 sec · Broadway Avenue
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Turn right onto East 8th Street
1152 ft · 34 sec · East 8th Street
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Turn right onto Cherry Avenue
1 mi · 3 min · Cherry Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old US Highway 24
1.3 mi · 2 min · Old US Highway 24
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Take the ramp left
1156 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
50.4 mi · 50 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 83: Oakley, Oberlin
1304 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right
4.8 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto Eagle Eye
1 mi · 1 min · Eagle Eye
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Turn right onto County Road 440
80.2 mi · 1 hr 32 min · County Road 440
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Turn slight left onto West Buffalo Jones Avenue
2926 ft · 1 min · West Buffalo Jones Avenue
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Continue on West Walnut Street
142 m · 13 sec · West Walnut Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
2275 ft · 52 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Fulton Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · East Fulton Street
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Continue straight
45.3 mi · 55 min
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Continue straight
2 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Wyatt Earp Boulevard
1.4 km · 59 sec · Wyatt Earp Boulevard
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Continue on West Wyatt Earp Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · West Wyatt Earp Boulevard
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Turn right onto North 14th Avenue
157 m · 15 sec · North 14th Avenue
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Turn left onto West Trail Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Trail Street
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Turn left onto North 2nd Avenue
116 m · 10 sec · North 2nd Avenue
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Turn right onto West Wyatt Earp Boulevard
663 ft · 25 sec · West Wyatt Earp Boulevard
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
24 m · 2 sec · Central Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Goodland and Dodge City.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
County Road 440
Turn right onto County Road 440
80.2 mi · 01h 32m
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.
Sunny leaving Goodland and Sunny near Dodge City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Goodland to Dodge City?
The road trip is about 194.2 miles (312.6 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?
Scott City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.3 miles from Goodland and 98 miles from Dodge City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 143.4 miles (230.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:46 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.87 one way or $51.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Goodland and Dodge City, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Goodland and Sunny near Dodge City.
Stop Ideas Near Scott 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 Scott City.
Garden City
Dodge City
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Goodland and Dodge City. Straight-line distance: 143.38 mi (230.75 km).
#1 Goodland
City in Kansas, USA
| Population | 4,301 |
| Coordinates | 39.3508300, -101.7101700 |
| Altitude | 1122 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Central Avenue (-100.016971, 37.752801)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 313 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 25m |
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 | $3.77 | $25.87 | $51.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.18 | $58.35 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $31.93 | $63.85 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $36.39 | $72.77 |
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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