How far is Roeland Park, KS from Dodge City, KS?
The driving distance from Roeland Park, KS to Dodge City, KS is about 330.9 miles (532.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 304.8 miles (490.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 16m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Saline County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roeland Park and Dodge City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roeland Park and Dodge City.
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Start on Parish Drive
1501 ft · 1 min · Parish Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Elledge Drive
1177 ft · 58 sec · Elledge Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Roe Lane
795 ft · 22 sec · Roe Lane
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Turn right onto Roe Boulevard
1.1 km · 2 min · Roe Boulevard
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Continue on South 18th Street Expressway
775 ft · 22 sec · South 18th Street Expressway
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Turn left onto I 35 South, US 69 South: Wichita
47 m · 6 sec
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Continue on I 35 South, US 69 South: Wichita
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 635
1458 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Harry Darby Memorial Highway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Harry Darby Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 70 West: Topeka
1475 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight right onto Kansas Turnpike
50.8 mi · 52 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Kansas Turnpike
1.5 km · 1 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
91.6 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
49.4 mi · 49 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 156, Ellsworth, Great Bend
931 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left
47.9 mi · 56 min
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Take the ramp slight right
3.8 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto Main Street
2161 ft · 39 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Railroad Avenue
2965 ft · 1 min · Railroad Avenue
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Turn left onto Railroad Avenue
2.1 mi · 5 min · Railroad Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left
19.3 mi · 23 min
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Turn left onto Broadway Street
1.2 km · 52 sec · Broadway Street
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Turn right onto Northeast Trail Street
24.3 mi · 29 min · Northeast Trail Street
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Turn left onto Niles Avenue
2707 ft · 48 sec · Niles Avenue
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Turn right onto East 10th Street
31.3 mi · 36 min · East 10th Street
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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 Roeland Park and Dodge City.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
91.6 mi · 01h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Roeland Park and Rain Showers Likely near Dodge City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roeland Park to Dodge City?
The road trip is about 330.9 miles (532.6 km) and usually takes 05h 08m 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?
New Cambria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 168.2 miles from Roeland Park and 162.7 miles from Dodge City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 304.8 miles (490.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.05 one way or $88.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Roeland Park and Rain Showers Likely near Dodge City.
Stop Ideas Near New Cambria
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Cambria.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roeland Park and Dodge City. Straight-line distance: 304.76 mi (490.46 km).
#1 Roeland Park
City in Johnson County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 6,652 |
| Coordinates | 39.0375100, -94.6321800 |
| Altitude | 302 |
| 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: Central Avenue (-100.016971, 37.752801)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 533 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 07m |
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 | $3.77 | $44.05 | $88.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $49.68 | $99.35 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $54.36 | $108.72 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $61.95 | $123.90 |
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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