How far is Hugoton, KS from Dodge City, KS?
The driving distance from Hugoton, KS to Dodge City, KS is about 87.3 miles (140.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83.3 miles (134 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Gray 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 Hugoton and Dodge City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hugoton and Dodge City.
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Start on South Jackson Street
59 m · 11 sec · South Jackson Street
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Turn right onto West 7th Street
151 m · 19 sec · West 7th Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
84.3 mi · 1 hr 43 min · North Main Street
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
841 ft · 11 sec
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Keep straight
96 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight left
66 m · 3 sec
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Turn straight onto South 2nd Avenue
2.2 mi · 3 min · South 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 Hugoton 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.
North Main Street
Turn left onto North Main Street
84.3 mi · 01h 43m
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.
Sunny leaving Hugoton 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 Hugoton to Dodge City?
The road trip is about 87.3 miles (140.5 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?
Copeland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.1 miles from Hugoton and 43.2 miles from Dodge City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83.3 miles (134 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 3:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.61 one way or $23.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hugoton and Mostly Sunny near Dodge City.
Stop Ideas Near Copeland
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 Copeland.
Garden City
Dodge City
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hugoton and Dodge City. Straight-line distance: 83.26 mi (133.99 km).
#1 Hugoton
City in Stevens County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 3,678 |
| Coordinates | 37.1753000, -101.3496000 |
| Altitude | 948 |
| 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: 140 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $11.61 | $23.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.10 | $26.20 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.33 | $28.67 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.34 | $32.67 |
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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