How far is Lindsborg, KS from Dodge City, KS?

The driving distance from Lindsborg, KS to Dodge City, KS is about 151 miles (243 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 139.3 miles (224.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
151 mi
02h 36m
Flight
139.32 mi
224.21 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
139.32 mi
Kilometers
224.21 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
151 mi
Kilometers
243.01 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dodge City
Thu, Apr 23, 2:16 PM CDT
Return by in Lindsborg
Thu, Apr 23, 4:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lindsborg
2026-04-23T11:40
Arrive Dodge City
Thu, Apr 23, 2:16 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lindsborg
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Pawnee Rock
KS

Township in Barton County, Kansas

From Lindsborg
75.5 mi
01h 18m
To Dodge City
75.5 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 23 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lindsborg and Dodge City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lindsborg and Dodge City.

  1. 1

    Start on North 2nd Street

    20 m · 5 sec · North 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Lincoln Street

    133 m · 24 sec · East Lincoln Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    46.4 mi · 54 min

  5. 5

    Turn right

    1364 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight

    15.2 mi · 18 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    3.8 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2161 ft · 39 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Railroad Avenue

    2965 ft · 1 min · Railroad Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Railroad Avenue

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Railroad Avenue

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left

    19.3 mi · 23 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Broadway Street

    1.2 km · 52 sec · Broadway Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Northeast Trail Street

    24.3 mi · 29 min · Northeast Trail Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Niles Avenue

    2707 ft · 48 sec · Niles Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East 10th Street

    31.3 mi · 36 min · East 10th Street

  16. 16

    Turn left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Continue on East Wyatt Earp Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · East Wyatt Earp Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    10 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lindsborg and Dodge City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Main Street
51.2 mi · 34%
East 10th Street
31.3 mi · 21%
Northeast Trail Street
24.3 mi · 16%
Railroad Avenue
2.66 mi · 2%
East Wyatt Earp Boulevard
2.08 mi · 1%
Broadway Street
0.76 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Main Street

Continue straight

46.4 mi · 00h 54m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
139.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pawnee Rock
01h 18m from Lindsborg
Leave By
1:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lindsborg 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 Lindsborg to Dodge City?

The road trip is about 151 miles (243 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Pawnee Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.5 miles from Lindsborg and 75.5 miles from Dodge City.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 139.3 miles (224.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 1:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.10 one way or $40.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lindsborg and Mostly Sunny near Dodge City.

Stop Ideas Near Pawnee Rock

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Pawnee Rock and the surrounding midpoint area.
Great Bend City Hall
Scenic stop 8.4 mi away

Great Bend City Hall

Great Bend , KS
1209 Williams St, Great Bend, KS 67530
Rating 4.2/5 21 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 5 mi away

Pawnee Rock City Hall

Pawnee Rock , KS
508 Centre St, Pawnee Rock, KS 67567
City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pawnee Rock.

RAIL

Hutchinson

95 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave
RAIL

Dodge City

107 mi away
Central Ave & Wyatt Earp St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lindsborg and Dodge City. Straight-line distance: 139.32 mi (224.21 km).

Lindsborg

#1 Lindsborg

Town in Kansas, USA

Population3,276
Coordinates38.5736200, -97.6744800
Altitude406
CountryUnited States
Dodge City

#2 Dodge City

City in and county seat of Ford County, Kansas, United States

Population27,104
Coordinates37.7528000, -100.0170800
Altitude760
CountryUnited States
Start: North 2nd Street (-97.674348, 38.573621)
End: Central Avenue (-100.016971, 37.752801)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 243 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.33 gal
20.17 L · about $20.10
Round trip
$40.20
10.66 gal · 40.34 L
Estimated CO2
47.4 kg one way
Round trip: 94.7 kg / 209 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.10 $40.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.67 $45.34
Premium $4.65 $24.81 $49.61
Diesel $5.30 $28.27 $56.54

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kansas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lindsborg and Dodge City. The current time is 11:40:10.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.