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

The driving distance from Park City, KS to Dodge City, KS is about 164.3 miles (264.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.4 miles (237.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 10m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
164.27 mi
02h 35m
Flight
147.41 mi
237.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.41 mi
Kilometers
237.24 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.27 mi
Kilometers
264.37 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dodge City
Sun, Apr 19, 2:04 PM CDT
Return by in Park City
Sun, Apr 19, 4:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Park City
2026-04-19T11:29
Arrive Dodge City
Sun, Apr 19, 2:04 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Park City
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
Stafford
KS

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

From Park City
82 mi
01h 17m
To Dodge City
82.3 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph WSW
Destination
34°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Evanston Drive

    37 m · 11 sec · East Evanston Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Parkview Drive

    1829 ft · 1 min · East Parkview Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East 61st Street North

    2472 ft · 55 sec · East 61st Street North

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 135 South, US 81, KS 15: Wichita

    1340 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 235 West, KS 96 West

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 96 West: Hutchinson

    1576 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on KS 96, Hutchinson

    39.6 mi · 44 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto US 50 West, KS 14 North, KS 96 West: Kinsley

    921 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto West Illinois Avenue

    3.6 mi · 4 min · West Illinois Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    39.7 mi · 45 min

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    54 m · 2 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout

    68.3 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  15. 15

    Turn left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Continue on East Wyatt Earp Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · East Wyatt Earp Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    10 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Illinois Avenue
114 mi · 69%
KS 96
39.6 mi · 24%
I 235 West
2.23 mi · 1%
I 135 South
2.14 mi · 1%
East Wyatt Earp Boulevard
2.08 mi · 1%
East 61st Street North
0.47 mi
Longest Stretch

West Illinois Avenue

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 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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.9 mi
147.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stafford
01h 17m from Park City
Leave By
1:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Park City and Mostly Clear near Dodge City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Park City to Dodge City?

The road trip is about 164.3 miles (264.4 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?

Stafford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82 miles from Park City and 82.3 miles from Dodge City.

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

The direct path is about 147.4 miles (237.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 1:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.87 one way or $43.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Park City and Mostly Clear 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 Park City and Dodge City. Straight-line distance: 147.41 mi (237.24 km).

Park City

#1 Park City

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

Population7,764
Coordinates37.8000100, -97.3183800
Altitude417
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: East Evanston Drive (-97.318436, 37.799989)
End: Central Avenue (-100.016971, 37.752801)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 264 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.8 gal
21.94 L · about $21.87
Round trip
$43.74
11.6 gal · 43.88 L
Estimated CO2
51.5 kg one way
Round trip: 103.1 kg / 227 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.87 $43.74
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.67 $49.33
Premium $4.65 $26.99 $53.99
Diesel $5.30 $30.76 $61.53

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Park City and Dodge City. The current time is 11:29:17.

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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.