How far is Pleasanton, KS from Dodge City, KS?
The driving distance from Pleasanton, KS to Dodge City, KS is about 333.4 miles (536.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 290.5 miles (467.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 26m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pleasanton and Dodge City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pleasanton and Dodge City.
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Start on Main Street
880 ft · 40 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto East 6th Street
2244 ft · 1 min · East 6th Street
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Continue on East 1100th Road
1075 ft · 31 sec · East 1100th Road
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Take the ramp right
1106 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
22.5 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 54 West, KS 7 North: Wichita
2405 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
38.8 mi · 45 min
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Turn straight onto East Madison Avenue
1.5 km · 3 min · East Madison Avenue
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Continue straight
83.9 mi · 1 hr 41 min
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Continue on Southwest 20th Street
25.2 mi · 28 min · Southwest 20th Street
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Continue straight
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 96 West: Hutchinson
1576 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on KS 96, Hutchinson
39.6 mi · 44 min
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Turn left onto US 50 West, KS 14 North, KS 96 West: Kinsley
921 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Illinois Avenue
3.6 mi · 4 min · West Illinois Avenue
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
39.7 mi · 45 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
54 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
68.3 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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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 Pleasanton and Dodge City.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
East Madison Avenue
Continue straight
83.9 mi · 01h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Pleasanton and Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dodge City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pleasanton to Dodge City?
The road trip is about 333.4 miles (536.5 km) and usually takes 06h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kechi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 166.4 miles from Pleasanton and 167 miles from Dodge City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 290.5 miles (467.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.9 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.18 one way or $94.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pleasanton and Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dodge City.
Stop Ideas Near Kechi
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking
City of Wichita ​City Hall
Wichita Municipal Court clerk
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kechi.
Newton
Hutchinson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pleasanton and Dodge City. Straight-line distance: 290.46 mi (467.45 km).
#1 Pleasanton
Human settlement in Linn County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 1,158 |
| Coordinates | 38.1778100, -94.7113500 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| 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: 537 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 09m |
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 | $4.01 | $47.18 | $94.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.36 | $51.25 | $102.50 |
| Premium | $4.75 | $55.84 | $111.67 |
| Diesel | $6.01 | $70.71 | $141.43 |
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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