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Trip from Dodge City, KS to Aubry, KS

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

6h 12m

Distance

322.6 mi

519 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$50

one way

EV Charging

Good

6 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
6h 0m ★
6 AM
6h 13m
8 AM
6h 38m
10 AM
6h 22m
12 PM
6h 19m
3 PM
6h 23m
5 PM
6h 37m
8 PM
6h 5m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in and county seat of Ford County, Kansas, United States

Dodge City, KS

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Downtown Aubry, KS, KS

Aubry, KS

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Trip Overview

The drive from Dodge City, KS to Aubry, KS covers 322.6 miles and takes about 6h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 50, I 35, West 175th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 219.2 miles on US 50. At current regular gas prices, budget about $50.43 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

161.3 miles from Dodge City, KS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 7m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 50 219.2 mi 4h 15m
I 35 82.7 mi 1h 23m
West 175th Street 7.8 mi 12m
West 179th Street 3.4 mi 5m
US 56 3.1 mi 3m
US 69 2.2 mi 2m
East Wyatt Earp Boulevard 2.1 mi 3m
West 199th Street 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 50 — 219.2 mi, about 4h 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dodge City, KS and Aubry, KS.

1

Start on Central Avenue

33 ft · 0 sec · Central Avenue
2

Turn left onto East Wyatt Earp Boulevard

2.1 mi · 3 min · East Wyatt Earp Boulevard
Use the left lane.
3

Continue on US 56; US 283

3.1 mi · 3 min · US 56; US 283
4

Turn right onto US 50; US 56; US 283

68 mi · 1 hr 18 min · US 50; US 56; US 283
5

Enter roundabout onto US 50

162 ft · 2 sec · US 50
6

Continue on US 50

79 mi · 1 hr 31 min · US 50
Use the straight lane.
7

Keep slight left at fork onto US 50

2.7 mi · 2 min · US 50
Toward I 135 North, US 50 East, US 81 North: Salina, Emporia Use the slight left lane.
8

Take the exit onto US 50

26 mi · 31 min · US 50
Exit 33 Toward US 50: Peabody, Emporia
9

Enter roundabout onto US 50

213 ft · 9 sec · US 50
Toward US 50 East: Emporia
10

Continue on US 50

43 mi · 50 min · US 50
Toward US 50 East: Emporia
11

Enter roundabout

364 ft · 4 sec
Toward Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka
12

Continue

0.2 mi · 10 sec
Toward Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka
13

Enter roundabout

30 ft · 0 sec
Toward I 35 North: Kansas City
14

Continue

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Toward I 35 North: Kansas City
15

Merge onto I 35

83 mi · 1 hr 23 min · I 35
16

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 210 Toward US 56 West: Gardner
17

Turn right onto West 175th Street

7.8 mi · 12 min · West 175th Street
18

Continue on West 179th Street

3.4 mi · 5 min · West 179th Street
19

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Toward US 69 South: Fort Scott
20

Merge onto US 69

2.2 mi · 2 min · US 69
21

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward 199th Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Turn left onto West 199th Street

0.3 mi · 55 sec · West 199th Street
23

Turn left onto Foster Street

0.2 mi · 55 sec · Foster Street
24

Turn right onto 197th Terrace

415 ft · 23 sec · 197th Terrace
25

Turn left onto Johnson Street

144 ft · 6 sec · Johnson Street
26

Arrive at destination

Johnson Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 161.3 miles from Dodge City, KS, or about 3h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 219.2 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 71 miles or 1h 23m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 161.3 miles or 3h 7m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 3m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Aubry, KS than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Dodge City, KS so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Dodge City, KS

This is one driving day of about 322.6 miles and 6h 12m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 71 miles from Dodge City, KS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 50 for about 219.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Peabody, KS, KS

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Peabody, KS

161 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Hutchinson, KS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 71 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Newton, KS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 161.3 miles from Dodge City, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 50 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 219.2 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Prime On The Nine

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Dodge City, Kansas

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+16202272736

Visit website

Prime On The Nine

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately

Dodge City, Kansas

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+16202272736

Visit website

Rest Area

0.1 mi from route

Rest Area

0.1 mi from route

TA

0.1 mi from route

Eagles Landing Travel Plaza

0.1 mi from route

Flying J Travel Center

0.1 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.1 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.2 mi from route

TA

0.2 mi from route

QuikTrip

0.3 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.5 mi from route

Long Branch Lagoon

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Dodge City, Kansas

Hours: Closed

+16202258156

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 21

5 decision points cluster between mile 152.7 and 321.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
152.7 mi into trip | ~2h 57m in | US 50

Keep slight left at fork onto US 50 toward I 135 North, US 50 East, US 81 North: Salina, Emporia

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 135 North, US 50 East, US 81 North: Sa...
6
155.4 mi into trip | ~3h in | US 50

Take the exit onto US 50 toward US 50: Peabody, Emporia

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 33 Toward US 50: Peabody, Emporia
6
224.4 mi into trip | ~4h 22m in

Enter roundabout toward Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka
6
224.6 mi into trip | ~4h 22m in

Enter roundabout toward I 35 North: Kansas City

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Toward I 35 North: Kansas City
6
321.8 mi into trip | ~6h 9m in

Take the exit toward 199th Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward 199th Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$50.43 one way

$100.87 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 113 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $55.38 $110.75
premium $4.89 $62.08 $124.16
diesel $5.61 $71.23 $142.45

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$50

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$75–$100

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 112.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

6 DC fast chargers · Coverage: good

Emporia West Plaza - Tesla Supercharger

Emporia, KS

Tesla

8 DCFC

Flying J 658

Emporia, KS

eVgo Network

5 DCFC

John North Ford

Emporia, KS

FORD_CHARGE

4 DCFC

Lewis Chevrolet of Dodge City - DCFC

Dodge City, KS

Blink Network

2 DCFC

Midway Motors Chevrolet of Hutchinson

Hutchinson, KS

SYNERGEV

2 DCFC

Midwest Ford

Hutchinson, KS

FORD_CHARGE

2 DCFC

FORD_CHARGE: 2 Blink Network: 1 SYNERGEV: 1 eVgo Network: 1 Tesla: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 96.8 1 $33.87 $15.48
Efficient EV 80.7 0 $28.23 $12.90
EV Truck/SUV 129 1 $45.16 $20.65

Gas CO2

113 kg

EV CO2

38 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Dodge City, KS

Afternoon in Dodge City on Saturday

Local time

3:32 PM

CDT

Current temp

65°F

Sunny

NW 14 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 18 at 1:41PM CDT until April 19 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 18 at 12:08PM CDT until April 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Hastings NE

Destination

Aubry, KS

Afternoon in Aubry on Saturday

Local time

3:32 PM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

81°F

Peabody, KS

161 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

14 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

6h 12m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This is a 6h 12m highway drive covering 322.6 miles, with most of the trip on US 50 and I 35. The longest continuous stretch is about 219.2 miles on US 50.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 50 is the longest continuous segment at about 219.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 50 and I 35. You will hit about 21 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 152.7 miles in near US 50.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 322.6 miles you will encounter 21 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 152.7 miles (US 50): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 155.4 miles (US 50): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 224.4 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Dodge City, KS and Aubry, KS, road signs point toward Emporia, Kansas City, Wichita and Topeka.

Emporia

152.7 mi in | ~2h 57m | via US 50

Kansas City

224.4 mi in | ~4h 22m

Wichita

224.4 mi in | ~4h 22m

Topeka

224.4 mi in | ~4h 22m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 12m. Total distance: 322.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 12m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Dodge City, KS to Aubry, KS covers 322.6 miles and takes about 6h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 50, I 35, West 175th Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 161.3 miles from Dodge City, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $50.43 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 322.6 miles you will encounter 21 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: at 152.7 miles (US 50): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 155.4 miles (US 50): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 224.4 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Between Dodge City, KS and Aubry, KS, road signs point toward Emporia, Kansas City, Wichita and Topeka.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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