Origin
Dodge City, KS
Morning in Dodge City on Monday
Local time
9:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dodge City, KS to Shawnee, KS
Drive Time
5h 15m
Distance
352.9 mi
568 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$54
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 2m
★
6 AM
5h 16m
8 AM
5h 42m
10 AM
5h 25m
12 PM
5h 22m
3 PM
5h 26m
5 PM
5h 41m
8 PM
5h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dodge City, KS
Tolga Ahmetler
Shawnee, KS
Tien Nguyen
Trip Overview
The drive from Dodge City, KS to Shawnee, KS covers 352.9 miles and takes about 5h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Wyatt Earp Boulevard, Niles Avenue, East 14th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $53.60 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
176.4 miles from Dodge City, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 37m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 15m drive with frequent turns across 352.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Wyatt Earp Boulevard is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 15m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Dodge City, KS to Shawnee, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Wyatt Earp Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Niles Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East 14th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Railroad Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Washington Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 10th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I-70 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East Wyatt Earp Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dodge City, KS and Shawnee, KS.
1
Start on Central Avenue
33 ft
·
1 sec
·
Central Avenue
2
Turn left onto East Wyatt Earp Boulevard
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
East Wyatt Earp Boulevard
3
Continue straight
3.1 mi
·
3 min
4
Turn right
31 mi
·
36 min
5
Turn left onto Niles Avenue
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Niles Avenue
6
Turn right
25 mi
·
30 min
7
Turn right onto East 14th Street
19 mi
·
23 min
·
East 14th Street
8
Turn right onto Railroad Avenue
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Railroad Avenue
9
At the end of the road, turn right onto Washington Street
151 ft
·
4 sec
·
Washington Street
10
Keep slight left to continue on Railroad Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Railroad Avenue
11
Turn left onto Main Street
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Main Street
12
Turn right onto 10th Street
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
10th Street
13
Turn left
48 mi
·
55 min
14
Take the ramp right toward I-70 East, Salina
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
I-70 East, Salina
15
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
49 mi
·
49 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
16
Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
75 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
17
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
18
Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
19
Keep slight left to continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
0.8 mi
·
52 sec
·
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
20
Continue on Kansas Turnpike
49 mi
·
49 min
·
Kansas Turnpike
21
Take the exit slight right toward College Parkway
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
College Parkway
22
Keep slight right to continue on Turner Diagonal
390 ft
·
10 sec
·
Turner Diagonal
23
Turn straight onto Turner Diagonal
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Turner Diagonal
24
Continue straight
1.0 mi
·
1 min
25
Turn right onto South 55th Street
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
South 55th Street
26
Turn slight right
167 ft
·
7 sec
27
Turn straight onto Inland Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Inland Drive
28
Turn left onto South 59th Street
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
South 59th Street
29
Turn right onto 47th Street
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
47th Street
30
Turn left onto Bond Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Bond Street
31
Arrive at your destination
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 176.4 miles from Dodge City, KS, or about 2h 37m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 176.4 miles or 2h 37m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Shawnee, 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 352.9 miles and 5h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 176.4 mi from Dodge City, KS · 2h 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
176 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 176.4 miles from Dodge City, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Shawnee, KS
The final approach into Shawnee, KS usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Shawnee, KS.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$53.60 one way
$107.20 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
124 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $59.09 | $118.18 |
| premium | $4.80 | $66.62 | $133.24 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $78.40 | $156.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$54
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$79–$104
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 123.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 105.9 | 1 | $37.05 | $16.94 |
| Efficient EV | 88.2 | 1 | $30.88 | $14.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 141.2 | 1 | $49.41 | $22.59 |
Gas CO2
123 kg
EV CO2
41 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Shawnee, KS
Morning in Shawnee on Monday
Local time
9:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
52°F
Newton, KS
176 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
3 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
5h 15m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Dodge City, KS to Shawnee, KS covers 352.9 miles and takes about 5h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Wyatt Earp Boulevard, Niles Avenue, East 14th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 176.4 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 $53.60 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 5h 15m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Dodge City, KS to Shawnee, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Dodge City, KS to Shawnee, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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