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

The driving distance from Quinter, KS to Dodge City, KS is about 113.8 miles (183.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.7 miles (147.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
113.8 mi
02h 37m
Flight
91.71 mi
147.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.71 mi
Kilometers
147.6 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.8 mi
Kilometers
183.14 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dodge City
Fri, Nov 6, 12:08 PM CST
Return by in Quinter
Fri, Nov 6, 2:46 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Quinter
2026-11-06T09:31
Arrive Dodge City
Fri, Nov 6, 12:08 PM CST
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM CST

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

Leave by
1:14 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Quinter
9:30 PM CST
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ness City
KS

City in Ness County, Kansas, United States of America

From Quinter
56.9 mi
01h 18m
To Dodge City
56.9 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
31°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 5:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
2 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old Highway 40

    829 ft · 30 sec · Old Highway 40

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Main Street

    2828 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Highway 212

    2224 ft · 1 min · Highway 212

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Castle Rock Street

    1085 ft · 33 sec · Castle Rock Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    990 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    19.2 mi · 19 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 283, US 40 Business: WaKeeney, Ness City

    965 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South 1st Street

    38.2 mi · 57 min · South 1st Street

  9. 9

    Continue on North Pennsylvania Avenue

    47.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min · North Pennsylvania Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right

    2 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Turn left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Continue on East Wyatt Earp Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · East Wyatt Earp Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    10 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Pennsylvania Avenue
47.5 mi · 42%
South 1st Street
38.2 mi · 34%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
19.2 mi · 17%
East Wyatt Earp Boulevard
2.08 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.54 mi
Highway 212
0.42 mi
Longest Stretch

North Pennsylvania Avenue

Continue on North Pennsylvania Avenue

47.5 mi · 01h 08m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.1 mi
91.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ness City
01h 18m from Quinter
Leave By
1:14 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Quinter and Mostly Sunny near Dodge City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 113.8 miles (183.1 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?

Ness City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.9 miles from Quinter and 56.9 miles from Dodge City.

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

The direct path is about 91.7 miles (147.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.1 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:14 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.47 one way or $30.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Quinter and Mostly Sunny near Dodge City.

Stop Ideas Near Ness City

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

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

RAIL

Dodge City

78 mi away
Central Ave & Wyatt Earp St.
RAIL

Garden City

100 mi away
100 North 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Quinter and Dodge City. Straight-line distance: 91.71 mi (147.6 km).

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#1 Quinter

City in Gove County, Kansas, United States

Population1,073
Coordinates39.0694500, -100.2323600
Altitude813
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: Quinter (-100.23236, 39.06945)
End: Dodge City (-100.01708, 37.7528)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 183 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.02 gal
15.2 L · about $15.47
Round trip
$30.94
8.04 gal · 30.4 L
Estimated CO2
35.7 kg one way
Round trip: 71.5 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.85 $15.47 $30.94
Mid-grade $4.22 $16.97 $33.94
Premium $4.58 $18.41 $36.82
Diesel $5.96 $23.97 $47.94

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 · Nov 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Quinter and Dodge City. The current time is 09:31:01.

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.