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

The driving distance from Sedgwick, KS to Dodge City, KS is about 155.8 miles (250.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142 miles (228.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
155.76 mi
03h 11m
Flight
142.03 mi
228.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.03 mi
Kilometers
228.57 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.76 mi
Kilometers
250.67 km
Drive Time
03h 11m

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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 03h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dodge City
Thu, Sep 17, 5:15 PM CDT
Return by in Sedgwick
Thu, Sep 17, 8:26 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sedgwick
2026-09-17T14:03
Arrive Dodge City
Thu, Sep 17, 5:15 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:36 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sedgwick
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
Stafford
KS

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

From Sedgwick
77.7 mi
01h 35m
To Dodge City
78 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph S
Destination
95°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Washington Avenue

    1047 ft · 51 sec · North Washington Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East 7th Street

    1113 ft · 33 sec · East 7th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Madison Avenue

    947 ft · 26 sec · North Madison Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on South Ridge Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Ridge Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Southwest 84th Street

    1155 ft · 32 sec · Southwest 84th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Southwest 84th Street

    71 m · 6 sec · Southwest 84th Street

  7. 7

    Continue on South Ridge Road

    6 mi · 14 min · South Ridge Road

  8. 8

    Turn left

    34.4 mi · 40 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    39.7 mi · 45 min

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    54 m · 2 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    68.3 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Continue on East Wyatt Earp Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · East Wyatt Earp Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    10 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sedgwick 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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Ridge Road
115 mi · 74%
East Wyatt Earp Boulevard
2.08 mi · 1%
Southwest 84th Street
0.26 mi
East 7th Street
0.21 mi
North Washington Avenue
0.2 mi
North Madison Avenue
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

South Ridge Road

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 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
03h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
142 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stafford
01h 35m from Sedgwick
Leave By
10:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Sedgwick 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 Sedgwick to Dodge City?

The road trip is about 155.8 miles (250.7 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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?

Stafford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.7 miles from Sedgwick and 78 miles from Dodge City.

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

The direct path is about 142 miles (228.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 10:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.85 one way or $43.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Sedgwick and Sunny 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 Sedgwick and Dodge City. Straight-line distance: 142.03 mi (228.57 km).

Sedgwick

#1 Sedgwick

City in Kansas

Population1,657
Coordinates37.9166800, -97.4225400
Altitude421
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: Sedgwick (-97.42254, 37.91668)
End: Dodge City (-100.01708, 37.7528)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 251 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.5 gal
20.81 L · about $21.85
Round trip
$43.70
11 gal · 41.62 L
Estimated CO2
48.9 kg one way
Round trip: 97.8 kg / 216 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.97 $21.85 $43.70
Mid-grade $4.33 $23.79 $47.59
Premium $4.69 $25.80 $51.60
Diesel $5.97 $32.82 $65.65

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 · Sep 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Sedgwick and Dodge City. The current time is 14:03:34.

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.