How far is Kenneth, KS from Dodge City, KS?
The driving distance from Kenneth, KS to Dodge City, KS is about 323.9 miles (521.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 302.7 miles (487.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight 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 06h 14m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Harvey County, Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kenneth and Dodge City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenneth and Dodge City.
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Start on Kenneth Road
18 m · 5 sec · Kenneth Road
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Turn right onto West 151st Street
9 mi · 17 min · West 151st Street
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Continue on East 151st Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · East 151st Street
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Continue on West 151st Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West 151st Street
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Turn left onto I 35 South, US 50 West, US 56 West: Wichita
1265 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
30.2 mi · 32 min
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Continue straight
57.3 mi · 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Emporia, Newton
1268 ft · 37 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
132 m · 6 sec
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Exit the roundabout
814 ft · 12 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
10 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
42.8 mi · 51 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 50 West: Newton
60 m · 9 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US 50 West: Newton
25.3 mi · 30 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 135 South, US 81 South, US 50 West: Wichita
3.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50, KS 15: Hutchinson
39.9 mi · 47 min
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Keep slight left
39.7 mi · 45 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
54 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
68.3 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Turn left
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Continue on East Wyatt Earp Boulevard
2.1 mi · 3 min · East Wyatt Earp Boulevard
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
10 m · 1 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 Kenneth and Dodge City.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US 50
Exit the roundabout
68.3 mi · 01h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Kenneth 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 Kenneth to Dodge City?
The road trip is about 323.9 miles (521.2 km) and usually takes 06h 14m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Walton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 161.7 miles from Kenneth and 162.2 miles from Dodge City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 302.7 miles (487.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.74 one way or $95.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kenneth and Partly Sunny near Dodge City.
Stop Ideas Near Walton
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 Walton.
Newton
Hutchinson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kenneth and Dodge City. Straight-line distance: 302.75 mi (487.23 km).
#1 Kenneth
Township in Sheridan County, Kansas
| Population | 1,338 |
| Coordinates | 38.8550100, -94.6119000 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| 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: Dodge City (-100.01708, 37.7528)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 521 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 02m |
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 | $47.74 | $95.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.52 | $51.71 | $103.42 |
| Premium | $4.89 | $55.87 | $111.74 |
| Diesel | $6.25 | $71.43 | $142.85 |
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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