How far is North Newton, KS from Dodge City, KS?

The driving distance from North Newton, KS to Dodge City, KS is about 158.3 miles (254.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.3 miles (237 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
158.26 mi
03h 04m
Flight
147.28 mi
237.03 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.28 mi
Kilometers
237.03 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.26 mi
Kilometers
254.7 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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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 03h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dodge City
Thu, Oct 15, 6:05 PM CDT
Return by in North Newton
Thu, Oct 15, 9:09 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Newton
2026-10-15T15:00
Arrive Dodge City
Thu, Oct 15, 6:05 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Newton
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Stafford
KS

Human settlement in Stafford County, Kansas, United States of America

From North Newton
79 mi
01h 32m
To Dodge City
79.3 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 18 mph W
Destination
59°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
23 to 28 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Newton and Dodge City.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right

    1011 ft · 25 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50, KS 15: Hutchinson

    39.9 mi · 47 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    39.7 mi · 45 min

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    54 m · 2 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout

    68.3 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  9. 9

    Turn left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Continue on East Wyatt Earp Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · East Wyatt Earp Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    10 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 50
148 mi · 93%
North Main Street
5.2 mi · 3%
East Wyatt Earp Boulevard
2.08 mi · 1%
Central Avenue
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
147.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stafford
01h 32m from North Newton
Leave By
10:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving North Newton 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 North Newton to Dodge City?

The road trip is about 158.3 miles (254.7 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?

Stafford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79 miles from North Newton and 79.3 miles from Dodge City.

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

The direct path is about 147.3 miles (237 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 10:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.33 one way or $44.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around North Newton and Partly Sunny near Dodge City.

Stop Ideas Near Stafford

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Stafford, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Stafford.

RAIL

Hutchinson

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

Newton

110 mi away
414 North Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Newton and Dodge City. Straight-line distance: 147.28 mi (237.03 km).

North Newton

#1 North Newton

City in Harvey County, Kansas, United States of America

Population1,762
Coordinates38.0722300, -97.3455900
Altitude438
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 Newton (-97.34559, 38.07223)
End: Dodge City (-100.01708, 37.7528)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 255 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.58 gal
21.14 L · about $22.33
Round trip
$44.65
11.16 gal · 42.28 L
Estimated CO2
49.6 kg one way
Round trip: 99.2 kg / 219 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.00 $22.33 $44.65
Mid-grade $4.35 $24.28 $48.57
Premium $4.73 $26.40 $52.80
Diesel $6.02 $33.56 $67.13

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between North Newton and Dodge City. The current time is 15:00:28.

Distance to Other Cities

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