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

The driving distance from Osage City, KS to Dodge City, KS is about 258.4 miles (415.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 235.6 miles (379.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 10m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
258.4 mi
05h 05m
Flight
235.57 mi
379.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
235.57 mi
Kilometers
379.12 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
258.4 mi
Kilometers
415.86 km
Drive Time
05h 05m

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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 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dodge City
Thu, Oct 15, 8:05 PM CDT
Return by in Osage City
Fri, Oct 16, 1:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Osage City
2026-10-15T15:00
Arrive Dodge City
Thu, Oct 15, 8:05 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:05 AM to 1:05 PM CDT

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

Leave by
6:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Osage City
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
Burrton
KS

Township in Harvey County, Kansas

From Osage City
129 mi
02h 32m
To Dodge City
129.4 mi
02h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
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 Osage City and Dodge City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 6th Street

    87 m · 18 sec · South 6th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Market Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Market Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Martin Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Martin Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    34 m · 4 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West 229th Street

    6.1 mi · 9 min · West 229th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Road 340

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Road 340

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1001 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    680 ft · 16 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike

    19.9 mi · 20 min · Kansas Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    2280 ft · 56 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    607 ft · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Newton

    722 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    97 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    8 m · 1 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout

    814 ft · 12 sec

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    10 m · 1 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout

    42.8 mi · 51 min

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 50 West: Newton

    60 m · 9 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto US 50 West: Newton

    25.3 mi · 30 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 135 South, US 81 South, US 50 West: Wichita

    3.2 mi · 3 min

  21. 21

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

    39.9 mi · 47 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    39.7 mi · 45 min

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    54 m · 2 sec

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout

    68.3 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  25. 25

    Turn left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  26. 26

    Continue on East Wyatt Earp Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · East Wyatt Earp Boulevard

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    10 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Osage City 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
28 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
2 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 50
191 mi · 74%
US 50 West
25.4 mi · 10%
Kansas Turnpike
20.4 mi · 8%
West 229th Street
6.09 mi · 2%
Road 340
4.87 mi · 2%
I 135 South
3.24 mi · 1%
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
05h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.8 mi
235.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burrton
02h 32m from Osage City
Leave By
6:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Osage City 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 Osage City to Dodge City?

The road trip is about 258.4 miles (415.9 km) and usually takes 05h 05m 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?

Burrton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129 miles from Osage City and 129.4 miles from Dodge City.

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

The direct path is about 235.6 miles (379.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 6:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.49 one way or $72.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Osage City and Partly Sunny near Dodge City.

Stop Ideas Near Burrton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Burrton, 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 Burrton.

RAIL

Hutchinson

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

Newton

29 mi away
414 North Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Osage City and Dodge City. Straight-line distance: 235.57 mi (379.12 km).

Osage City

#1 Osage City

City in Osage County, Kansas, United States

Population2,809
Coordinates38.6339000, -95.8258200
Altitude331
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: Osage City (-95.82582, 38.6339)
End: Dodge City (-100.01708, 37.7528)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 416 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.12 gal
34.52 L · about $36.49
Round trip
$72.98
18.24 gal · 69.04 L
Estimated CO2
81 kg one way
Round trip: 162.1 kg / 357 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.00 $36.49 $72.98
Mid-grade $4.35 $39.69 $79.38
Premium $4.73 $43.15 $86.29
Diesel $6.02 $54.86 $109.71

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 Osage City and Dodge City. The current time is 15:00:30.

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.