Dodge City, KS Road Trips

With 6 routes heading out and 7 heading in, Dodge City, KS works well as a modest departure point in the Great Plains. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 254 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Dodge City, KS head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

13

Longest Drive

348.2 mi

Leawood, KS

Quickest Drive

1h 49m

Ulysses, KS

Plan Around Dodge City, KS

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Dodge City, KS is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Leawood, KS to Dodge City, KS 348.2 mi · 5h 12m Kansas City, KS to Dodge City, KS 333.9 mi · 6h 11m Fairway, KS to Dodge City, KS 329.6 mi · 6h 16m Colby, KS to Dodge City, KS 157.8 mi · 3h 8m

Continue From Dodge City, KS

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Dodge City, KS to Kansas City, KS 333.9 mi · 6h 11m Dodge City, KS to Fairway, KS 329.4 mi · 6h 15m Dodge City, KS to Eudora, KS 309.6 mi · 5h 49m Dodge City, KS to Coffeyville, KS 290.3 mi · 5h 50m

Trips from Dodge City, KS

Dodge City, KS to Kansas City, KS

333.9 mi 6h 11m

Dodge City, KS to Fairway, KS

329.4 mi 6h 15m

Dodge City, KS to Eudora, KS

309.6 mi 5h 49m

Dodge City, KS to Coffeyville, KS

290.3 mi 5h 50m

Dodge City, KS to Colby, KS

157.9 mi 3h 9m

Dodge City, KS to Hays, KS

105.5 mi 2h 12m

Driving from Dodge City, KS

On average, trips departing from Dodge City, KS run 254 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 54m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 334 miles (6h 15m), while the shortest is just 106 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Dodge City, KS are Kansas City, KS (333.9 mi, 6h 11m), Fairway, KS (329.4 mi, 6h 15m), Eudora, KS (309.6 mi, 5h 49m), Coffeyville, KS (290.3 mi, 5h 50m), and Colby, KS (157.9 mi, 3h 9m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in KS currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 254-mile trip from Dodge City, KS, budget about $38 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 6 mapped routes leaving Dodge City, KS and 7 routes heading into Dodge City, KS, covering 13 total connections. Distances range from 106 to 334 miles.

The longest mapped route from Dodge City, KS covers 334 miles and takes approximately 6h 15m. Shorter options start at just 106 miles.

The average route from Dodge City, KS runs about 254 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 54m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 254-mile trip from Dodge City, KS costs roughly $38 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Dodge City, KS include Kansas City, KS, Fairway, KS, Eudora, KS and Coffeyville, KS. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.