How far is Lakin, KS from Dodge City, KS?
The driving distance from Lakin, KS to Dodge City, KS is about 77.9 miles (125.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68.8 miles (110.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.
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.
Township in Finney County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakin and Dodge City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakin and Dodge City.
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Start on South Main Street
2070 ft · 39 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right
27.2 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit sharp left
1290 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left
45.2 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 Lakin 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.
Longest stretch
Turn left
45.2 mi · 00h 55m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lakin 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 Lakin to Dodge City?
The road trip is about 77.9 miles (125.3 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?
Pierceville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.8 miles from Lakin and 39 miles from Dodge City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68.8 miles (110.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 3:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.00 one way or $22.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lakin and Partly Sunny near Dodge City.
Stop Ideas Near Pierceville
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 Pierceville.
Garden City
Dodge City
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakin and Dodge City. Straight-line distance: 68.77 mi (110.67 km).
#1 Lakin
City in Kansas
| Population | 2,103 |
| Coordinates | 37.9405800, -101.2548900 |
| Altitude | 915 |
| 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: 125 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $4.00 | $11.00 | $22.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $11.97 | $23.94 |
| Premium | $4.73 | $13.01 | $26.02 |
| Diesel | $6.02 | $16.54 | $33.08 |
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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