How far is WaKeeney, KS from Dodge City, KS?
The driving distance from WaKeeney, KS to Dodge City, KS is about 94.3 miles (151.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88.2 miles (142 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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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.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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 02h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Ness 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 WaKeeney and Dodge City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between WaKeeney and Dodge City.
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Start on North 8th Street
121 m · 18 sec · North 8th Street
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Turn slight left
20 m · 3 sec
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Turn slight left
7 m · 2 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on South Railroad Avenue
126 m · 20 sec · South Railroad Avenue
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Turn left onto South 8th Street
593 ft · 28 sec · South 8th Street
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Turn right onto Barclay Avenue
3091 ft · 58 sec · Barclay Avenue
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Turn left onto South 1st Street
38.7 mi · 57 min · South 1st Street
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Continue on North Pennsylvania Avenue
47.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min · North Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn right
2 mi · 2 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 WaKeeney and Dodge City.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving WaKeeney and Partly Sunny near Dodge City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from WaKeeney to Dodge City?
The road trip is about 94.3 miles (151.7 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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 47.2 miles from WaKeeney and 47 miles from Dodge City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 88.2 miles (142 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.90 one way or $27.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around WaKeeney and Partly Sunny near Dodge City.
Stop Ideas Near Ness City
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 Ness City.
Dodge City
Garden City
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between WaKeeney and Dodge City. Straight-line distance: 88.22 mi (141.97 km).
#1 WaKeeney
County seat in Kansas
| Population | 1,738 |
| Coordinates | 39.0250100, -99.8795700 |
| Altitude | 746 |
| 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: 152 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
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 | $4.18 | $13.90 | $27.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.47 | $14.90 | $29.80 |
| Premium | $4.87 | $16.21 | $32.42 |
| Diesel | $6.24 | $20.77 | $41.53 |
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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