How far is Wichita, KS from Dodge City, KS?
The driving distance from Wichita, KS to Dodge City, KS is about 154.5 miles (248.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 146.5 miles (235.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 19m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Pratt 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 Wichita and Dodge City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wichita and Dodge City.
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Start on the route
13 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
57 m · 16 sec
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Turn right onto North Market Street
110 m · 17 sec · North Market Street
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Turn left onto East 3rd Street North
113 m · 20 sec · East 3rd Street North
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Turn right onto North Broadway Street
2035 ft · 40 sec · North Broadway Street
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Continue on South Broadway Avenue
2516 ft · 55 sec · South Broadway Avenue
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Turn right onto East Kellogg Drive
750 ft · 17 sec · East Kellogg Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward US 54 West
1189 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
41.8 mi · 48 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on D Avenue
2.4 mi · 5 min · D Avenue
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Continue on Cannonball Stageline
31.5 mi · 35 min · Cannonball Stageline
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Continue on East 1st Street
3.1 mi · 7 min · East 1st Street
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Continue on Cannonball Stageline
28.7 mi · 33 min · Cannonball Stageline
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Continue on East Kansas Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · East Kansas Avenue
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Continue on The Yellow Brick Road
8.3 mi · 10 min · The Yellow Brick Road
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Keep slight right
33.7 mi · 41 min
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Turn right
2344 ft · 57 sec
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Turn left onto 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 Wichita 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.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
41.8 mi · 00h 48m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Wichita 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 Wichita to Dodge City?
The road trip is about 154.5 miles (248.7 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?
Pratt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.2 miles from Wichita and 77.4 miles from Dodge City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 146.5 miles (235.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.55 one way or $41.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Wichita and Sunny near Dodge City.
Stop Ideas Near Pratt
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 Pratt.
Hutchinson
Dodge City
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wichita and Dodge City. Straight-line distance: 146.49 mi (235.76 km).
#1 Wichita
The largest city in Kansas and the center of the Wichita metropolitan area.
| Population | 391,731 |
| Coordinates | 37.6922400, -97.3375400 |
| Altitude | 396 |
| 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: Central Avenue (-100.016971, 37.752801)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 249 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 55m |
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 | $3.77 | $20.55 | $41.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.18 | $46.36 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.36 | $50.73 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.91 | $57.81 |
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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