How far is Washington, KS from Dodge City, KS?
The driving distance from Washington, KS to Dodge City, KS is about 258.9 miles (416.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 214.2 miles (344.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 06m 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
Driving 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 03m.
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.
City in Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Washington and Dodge City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington and Dodge City.
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Start on C Street
1643 ft · 1 min · C Street
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Turn right onto West 7th Street
2146 ft · 52 sec · West 7th Street
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Continue on 17th Road
31 mi · 36 min · 17th Road
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Take the exit slight right
932 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left
65.3 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Hays
2424 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
25 mi · 25 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 Washington and Dodge City.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn left
65.3 mi · 01h 11m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Washington 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 Washington to Dodge City?
The road trip is about 258.9 miles (416.7 km) and usually takes 05h 03m 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 129.4 miles from Washington and 129.6 miles from Dodge City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 214.2 miles (344.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.7 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 6:54 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.57 one way or $73.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Washington and Partly Sunny near Dodge City.
Stop Ideas Near Ellsworth
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 Ellsworth.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Washington and Dodge City. Straight-line distance: 214.18 mi (344.69 km).
#1 Washington
City in Washington County, Kansas
| Population | 1,065 |
| Coordinates | 39.8180600, -97.0508600 |
| Altitude | 404 |
| 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: 417 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 13m |
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 | $4.00 | $36.57 | $73.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $39.78 | $79.55 |
| Premium | $4.73 | $43.24 | $86.48 |
| Diesel | $6.02 | $54.98 | $109.95 |
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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