How far is Saint George, KS from Dodge City, KS?

The driving distance from Saint George, KS to Dodge City, KS is about 236.1 miles (379.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 218.5 miles (351.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 02m 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
236.06 mi
04h 01m
Flight
218.45 mi
351.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
218.45 mi
Kilometers
351.56 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
236.06 mi
Kilometers
379.9 km
Drive Time
04h 01m

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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 04h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dodge City
Sat, Apr 18, 12:22 PM CDT
Return by in Saint George
Sat, Apr 18, 4:23 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint George
2026-04-18T08:20
Arrive Dodge City
Sat, Apr 18, 12:22 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 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
8:58 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint George
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
Ellsworth
KS

City in Kansas

From Saint George
118 mi
02h 00m
To Dodge City
118.1 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint George and Dodge City.

  1. 1

    Start on Grant Street

    93 m · 15 sec · Grant Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · 1st Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Military Trail Road

    2879 ft · 58 sec · Military Trail Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Flush Road

    1840 ft · 1 min · Flush Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    6.6 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Fort Riley Boulevard

    14.3 mi · 19 min · Fort Riley Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I-70 West, Salina

    1531 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    27.7 mi · 28 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    49.4 mi · 49 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 156, Ellsworth, Great Bend

    931 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    47.9 mi · 56 min

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right

    3.8 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2161 ft · 39 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Railroad Avenue

    2965 ft · 1 min · Railroad Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Railroad Avenue

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Railroad Avenue

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left

    19.3 mi · 23 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Broadway Street

    1.2 km · 52 sec · Broadway Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Northeast Trail Street

    24.3 mi · 29 min · Northeast Trail Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Niles Avenue

    2707 ft · 48 sec · Niles Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East 10th Street

    31.3 mi · 36 min · East 10th Street

  21. 21

    Turn left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  22. 22

    Continue on East Wyatt Earp Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · East Wyatt Earp Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    10 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint George 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
24 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
49.4 mi · 21%
East 10th Street
31.3 mi · 13%
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
27.7 mi · 12%
Northeast Trail Street
24.3 mi · 10%
Fort Riley Boulevard
14.3 mi · 6%
KS 156
4 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

49.4 mi · 00h 49m

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
04h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.6 mi
218.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellsworth
02h 00m from Saint George
Leave By
8:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Saint George and Sunny near Dodge City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint George to Dodge City?

The road trip is about 236.1 miles (379.9 km) and usually takes 04h 01m 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?

Ellsworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118 miles from Saint George and 118.1 miles from Dodge City.

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

The direct path is about 218.5 miles (351.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 8:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.41 one way or $62.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Saint George and Sunny near Dodge City.

Stop Ideas Near Ellsworth

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

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

RAIL

Hutchinson

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

Newton

108 mi away
414 North Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint George and Dodge City. Straight-line distance: 218.45 mi (351.56 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Saint George

City in Kansas, United States

Population1,017
Coordinates39.1911100, -96.4202800
Altitude312
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: Grant Street (-96.420241, 39.1911)
End: Central Avenue (-100.016971, 37.752801)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 380 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.33 gal
31.53 L · about $31.41
Round trip
$62.82
16.66 gal · 63.06 L
Estimated CO2
74 kg one way
Round trip: 148.1 kg / 327 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.41 $62.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.43 $70.85
Premium $4.65 $38.77 $77.54
Diesel $5.30 $44.18 $88.36

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint George and Dodge City. The current time is 08:20:54.

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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.