Origin
Dodge City, KS
Afternoon in Dodge City on Saturday
Local time
12:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dodge City, KS to Saint George, KS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 35m
Distance
236.2 mi
380 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 23m
★
6 AM
4h 36m
8 AM
5h 3m
10 AM
4h 45m
12 PM
4h 43m
3 PM
4h 47m
5 PM
5h 1m
8 PM
4h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dodge City, KS
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Saint George, KS
Enes Ersahin
Trip Overview
The drive from Dodge City, KS to Saint George, KS covers 236.2 miles and takes about 4h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, KS 156, US 50 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 49.4 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.93 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
118.1 miles from Dodge City, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 25m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 49.4 mi | 49m |
| KS 156 | 47.9 mi | 55m |
| US 50 | 31.3 mi | 36m |
| US 56 | 28.1 mi | 33m |
| Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway | 27.7 mi | 27m |
| East 14th Street | 19.3 mi | 23m |
| KS 18 | 14.6 mi | 19m |
| US 24 | 4.9 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 49.4 mi, about 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dodge City, KS and Saint George, 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
31 mi
·
36 min
·
US 50; US 56; US 283
5
Turn left onto US 183
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Niles Avenue
6
Turn right onto US 56; US 183
25 mi
·
30 min
·
US 56; US 183
7
Turn right onto US 56; KS 156
19 mi
·
23 min
·
East 14th Street
8
Turn right onto Railroad Avenue
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Railroad Avenue
9
At end of road, turn right onto Washington Street
150 ft
·
4 sec
·
Washington Street
10
Keep slight left at fork onto Railroad Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Railroad Avenue
11
Turn left onto US 281
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Main Street
12
Turn right onto US 56; KS 96; KS 156
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
10th Street
13
Turn left onto KS 156
48 mi
·
55 min
·
KS 156
14
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I-70 East, Salina
15
Merge onto I 70; US 40
49 mi
·
49 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
16
Continue on I 70; US 40
28 mi
·
27 min
·
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit onto KS 18
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
KS 18
Toward KS 18 East: Manhattan
18
Turn left onto KS 18
14 mi
·
18 min
·
KS 18
Use the straight lane.
19
Turn right onto US 24
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
East Poyntz Avenue
20
Continue on US 24
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
US 24
Use the straight lane.
21
Turn right onto Flush Road
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Flush Road
Use the right lane.
22
At end of road, turn left onto Military Trail Road
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Military Trail Road
23
Continue on 1st Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
1st Street
24
Turn left onto Grant Street
304 ft
·
13 sec
·
Grant Street
25
Arrive at destination
Grant Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 118.1 miles from Dodge City, KS, or about 2h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 49.4 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 52 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 118.1 miles or 2h 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Saint George, KS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Dodge City, KS so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 236.2 miles and 4h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 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 Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway for about 49.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
118 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 52 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 118.1 miles from Dodge City, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 234.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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East Wyatt Earp Boulevard
Turn left onto East Wyatt Earp Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
83.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 42m in
|
Washington Street
At end of road, turn right onto Washington Street
Navigation decision point
5
136.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 46m in
Take the ramp toward I-70 East, Salina
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I-70 East, Salina
6
213.7 mi into trip
|
~4h 4m in
|
KS 18
Turn left onto KS 18
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
234.7 mi into trip
|
~4h 31m in
|
Flush Road
Turn right onto Flush Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.93 one way
$73.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
83 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $40.54 | $81.09 |
| premium | $4.89 | $45.45 | $90.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $52.15 | $104.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 82.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 70.9 | 0 | $24.80 | $11.34 |
| Efficient EV | 59.1 | 0 | $20.67 | $9.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 94.5 | 1 | $33.07 | $15.12 |
Gas CO2
83 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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.
Destination
Saint George, KS
Afternoon in Saint George on Saturday
Local time
12:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
82°F
Lincoln, KS
118 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
37 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 35m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
The drive from Dodge City, KS to Saint George, KS covers 236.2 miles and takes about 4h 35m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 49.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Wyatt Earp Boulevard.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 35m drive. You will face about 18 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Wyatt Earp Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 83.4 miles (Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 136.1 miles: 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Dodge City, KS to Saint George, KS, road signs begin pointing toward Salina along the way.
Salina
136.1 mi in
|
~2h 46m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 35m. Total distance: 236.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Dodge City, KS to Saint George, KS covers 236.2 miles and takes about 4h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, KS 156, US 50. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 118.1 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 $36.93 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 is a straightforward 4h 35m drive. You will face about 18 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Wyatt Earp Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 83.4 miles (Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 136.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Dodge City, KS to Saint George, KS, road signs begin pointing toward Salina along the way.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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