How far is Leawood, KS from Dodge City, KS?
The driving distance from Leawood, KS to Dodge City, KS is about 348.3 miles (560.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 304.3 miles (489.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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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 05h 12m.
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.
City in Harvey County, Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Leawood and Dodge City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leawood and Dodge City.
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Start on West 90th Street
718 ft · 34 sec · West 90th Street
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Turn right onto Lee Boulevard
1.1 km · 2 min · Lee Boulevard
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Turn left onto West 95th Street
2069 ft · 54 sec · West 95th Street
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Turn right onto State Line Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · State Line Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1305 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
6.8 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35, US 50 West, US 56, US 169: Wichita, Des Moines
2403 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35 South, US 50 West, US 56 West, US 169 South: Wichita
95.1 mi · 1 hr 39 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 Leawood and Dodge City.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 35 South
Keep slight left to continue on I 35 South, US 50 West, US 56 West, US 169 South: Wichita
95.1 mi · 01h 39m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Leawood 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 Leawood to Dodge City?
The road trip is about 348.3 miles (560.5 km) and usually takes 05h 12m 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?
Walton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 164.7 miles from Leawood and 183.5 miles from Dodge City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 304.3 miles (489.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 44 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 6:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.35 one way or $92.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Leawood and Mostly 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 Leawood and Dodge City. Straight-line distance: 304.3 mi (489.72 km).
#1 Leawood
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 34,669 |
| Coordinates | 38.9666700, -94.6169000 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| 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: 560 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $46.35 | $92.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $52.27 | $104.54 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $57.20 | $114.40 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $65.19 | $130.37 |
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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