How far is Wellsville, KS from Dodge City, KS?
The driving distance from Wellsville, KS to Dodge City, KS is about 296.5 miles (477.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 276 miles (444.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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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 37m.
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.
Township in Meade County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wellsville and Dodge City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wellsville and Dodge City.
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Start on East 6th Street
1903 ft · 1 min · East 6th Street
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Turn right onto Poplar Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Poplar Street
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Take the ramp right
1569 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
70 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Emporia, Newton
1268 ft · 37 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
132 m · 6 sec
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Exit the roundabout
814 ft · 12 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
10 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
42.8 mi · 51 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 50 West: Newton
60 m · 9 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US 50 West: Newton
25.3 mi · 30 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 135 South, US 81 South, US 50 West: Wichita
3.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50, KS 15: Hutchinson
39.9 mi · 47 min
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Keep slight left
39.7 mi · 45 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
54 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
68.3 mi · 1 hr 19 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 Wellsville and Dodge City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Poplar Street
Merge slight left
70 mi · 01h 10m
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.
Sunny leaving Wellsville 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 Wellsville to Dodge City?
The road trip is about 296.5 miles (477.2 km) and usually takes 05h 37m 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?
Sand Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148 miles from Wellsville and 148.5 miles from Dodge City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 276 miles (444.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:44 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.01 one way or $78.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wellsville and Sunny near Dodge City.
Stop Ideas Near Sand Creek
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 Sand Creek.
Newton
Hutchinson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wellsville and Dodge City. Straight-line distance: 275.99 mi (444.17 km).
#1 Wellsville
Citty in Kansas
| Population | 1,784 |
| Coordinates | 38.7183400, -95.0816400 |
| Altitude | 317 |
| 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: 477 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 41m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.73 | $39.01 | $78.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.10 | $42.92 | $85.83 |
| Premium | $4.46 | $46.69 | $93.39 |
| Diesel | $5.79 | $60.58 | $121.17 |
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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