How far is Wathena, KS from Dodge City, KS?
The driving distance from Wathena, KS to Dodge City, KS is about 351 miles (564.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 306.1 miles (492.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 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 06h 43m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 Dickinson County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wathena and Dodge City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wathena and Dodge City.
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Start on South 5th Street
28 m · 11 sec · South 5th Street
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Turn left onto Monument Road
117 m · 11 sec · Monument Road
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Turn right onto Saint Joseph Street
1033 ft · 28 sec · Saint Joseph Street
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Turn right onto Highway 36
5.3 mi · 7 min · Highway 36
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Take the exit slight right toward I 229 North, US 59 North, MO 759: Central Business District
1191 ft · 31 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
2.7 mi · 4 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Alabama Street
591 ft · 10 sec · Alabama Street
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Take the ramp right
48 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto Memorial Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Memorial Highway
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Continue on Southwest 59 Highway
13.3 mi · 17 min · Southwest 59 Highway
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Continue on Southwest 59 Highway
3.4 mi · 5 min · Southwest 59 Highway
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Continue on Amelia Earhart Bridge
2730 ft · 1 min · Amelia Earhart Bridge
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Continue on Utah Avenue
784 ft · 24 sec · Utah Avenue
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Continue on Skyway Highway
1.4 mi · 3 min · Skyway Highway
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Continue on US 59 Highway
15 mi · 18 min · US 59 Highway
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Continue straight
29.3 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
6.1 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right
1515 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West, US 40 West, US 75 South, KS 4 West: Salina
1395 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
82.8 mi · 1 hr 24 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 Wathena 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
Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
82.8 mi · 01h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Sunny leaving Wathena 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 Wathena to Dodge City?
The road trip is about 351 miles (564.8 km) and usually takes 06h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Solomon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 175.2 miles from Wathena and 175.7 miles from Dodge City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 306.1 miles (492.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.9 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.53 one way or $99.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Wathena and Sunny near Dodge City.
Stop Ideas Near Solomon
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 Solomon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wathena and Dodge City. Straight-line distance: 306.14 mi (492.69 km).
#1 Wathena
City in Doniphan County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 1,272 |
| Coordinates | 39.7591600, -94.9496900 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| 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: 565 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 22m |
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 | $49.53 | $99.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.37 | $54.10 | $108.20 |
| Premium | $4.73 | $58.52 | $117.04 |
| Diesel | $6.06 | $75.04 | $150.07 |
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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