How far is Marysville, KS from Dodge City, KS?
The driving distance from Marysville, KS to Dodge City, KS is about 280.8 miles (451.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 231.8 miles (373.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 57m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 28m.
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.
Unincorporated community in Saline County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marysville and Dodge City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marysville and Dodge City.
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Start on the route
32 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto South 9th Street
101 m · 20 sec · South 9th Street
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Turn left onto Center Street
1720 ft · 51 sec · Center Street
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Continue on Pony Express Highway
8.2 mi · 10 min · Pony Express Highway
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Continue on 19th Road
4.2 mi · 5 min · 19th Road
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Continue on Pony Express Avenue
3.3 mi · 4 min · Pony Express Avenue
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Continue on 17th Road
5.7 mi · 7 min · 17th Road
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Continue on East 7th Street
1.3 km · 1 min · East 7th Street
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Continue on 17th Road
31 mi · 36 min · 17th Road
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Take the exit slight right
932 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left
65.3 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Hays
2424 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
25 mi · 25 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 156, Ellsworth, Great Bend
931 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left
47.9 mi · 56 min
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Take the ramp slight right
3.8 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto Main Street
2161 ft · 39 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Railroad Avenue
2965 ft · 1 min · Railroad Avenue
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Turn left onto Railroad Avenue
2.1 mi · 5 min · Railroad Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left
19.3 mi · 23 min
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Turn left onto Broadway Street
1.2 km · 52 sec · Broadway Street
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Turn right onto Northeast Trail Street
24.3 mi · 29 min · Northeast Trail Street
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Turn left onto Niles Avenue
2707 ft · 48 sec · Niles Avenue
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Turn right onto East 10th Street
31.3 mi · 36 min · East 10th Street
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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 Marysville and Dodge City.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn left
65.3 mi · 01h 11m
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 Clear leaving Marysville and Mostly Cloudy near Dodge City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marysville to Dodge City?
The road trip is about 280.8 miles (451.9 km) and usually takes 05h 28m 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?
Glendale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.3 miles from Marysville and 140.5 miles from Dodge City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 231.8 miles (373.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 49 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 6:02 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.46 one way or $78.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Marysville and Mostly Cloudy near Dodge City.
Stop Ideas Near Glendale
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 Glendale.
Hutchinson
Newton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marysville and Dodge City. Straight-line distance: 231.8 mi (373.05 km).
#1 Marysville
City in Kansas
| Population | 2,428 |
| Coordinates | 39.8411100, -96.6472400 |
| Altitude | 354 |
| 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: 452 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 30m |
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 | $3.98 | $39.46 | $78.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.33 | $42.91 | $85.82 |
| Premium | $4.70 | $46.55 | $93.09 |
| Diesel | $6.08 | $60.25 | $120.51 |
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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