Origin
Fairmount, KS
Morning in Fairmount on Monday
Local time
8:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fairmount, KS to Dodge City, KS
Drive Time
6h 5m
Distance
327.5 mi
527 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$50
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 53m
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6 AM
6h 6m
8 AM
6h 31m
10 AM
6h 15m
12 PM
6h 12m
3 PM
6h 16m
5 PM
6h 30m
8 PM
5h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fairmount, KS
Tien Nguyen
Dodge City, KS
Tolga Ahmetler
Trip Overview
The drive from Fairmount, KS to Dodge City, KS covers 327.5 miles and takes about 6h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 154th Street, Fairmount Road, North 139th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $49.74 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
163.7 miles from Fairmount, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 2m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 5m drive with frequent turns across 327.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
154th Street 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
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 5m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fairmount, KS to Dodge City, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 154th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fairmount Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North 139th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 70 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Kansas Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dwight D | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| KS 156 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
154th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairmount, KS and Dodge City, KS.
1
Start on Wood Road
102 ft
·
6 sec
·
Wood Road
2
Turn right onto 154th Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
154th Street
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto Fairmount Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Fairmount Road
4
Turn right onto North 139th Street
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
North 139th Street
5
Turn left onto I 70 West: Topeka
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
I 70 West: Topeka
6
Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
40 mi
·
40 min
·
Kansas Turnpike
7
Keep slight right to continue on Kansas Turnpike
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Kansas Turnpike
8
Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
92 mi
·
1 hr 34 min
·
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
9
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
49 mi
·
49 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
10
Take the exit slight right toward KS 156, Ellsworth, Great Bend
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
KS 156, Ellsworth, Great Bend
11
Turn left
48 mi
·
56 min
12
Take the ramp slight right
3.8 mi
·
6 min
13
Turn left onto Main Street
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Main Street
14
Turn right onto Railroad Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Railroad Avenue
15
Turn left onto Railroad Avenue
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Railroad Avenue
16
At the end of the road, turn left
19 mi
·
23 min
17
Turn left onto Broadway Street
0.8 mi
·
52 sec
·
Broadway Street
18
Turn right onto Northeast Trail Street
24 mi
·
29 min
·
Northeast Trail Street
19
Turn left onto Niles Avenue
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Niles Avenue
20
Turn right onto East 10th Street
31 mi
·
36 min
·
East 10th Street
21
Turn left
3.1 mi
·
3 min
22
Continue on East Wyatt Earp Boulevard
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
East Wyatt Earp Boulevard
23
Turn right onto Central Avenue
33 ft
·
1 sec
·
Central Avenue
24
Arrive at your destination
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 163.7 miles from Fairmount, KS, or about 3h 2m 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 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 163.7 miles or 3h 2m 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 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dodge City, KS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Fairmount, 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 Fairmount, KS
This is one driving day of about 327.5 miles and 6h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Fairmount, 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 163.7 mi from Fairmount, KS · 3h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
164 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 163.7 miles from Fairmount, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Dodge City, KS
The final approach into Dodge City, 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 Dodge City, 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
$49.74 one way
$99.49 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
115 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $54.84 | $109.67 |
| premium | $4.80 | $61.83 | $123.65 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $72.76 | $145.52 |
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: 114.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 98.3 | 1 | $34.39 | $15.72 |
| Efficient EV | 81.9 | 0 | $28.66 | $13.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 131 | 1 | $45.85 | $20.96 |
Gas CO2
115 kg
EV CO2
38 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
Dodge City, KS
Morning in Dodge City on Monday
Local time
8:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
52°F
Newton, KS
164 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
30 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
6h 5m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Fairmount, KS to Dodge City, KS covers 327.5 miles and takes about 6h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 154th Street, Fairmount Road, North 139th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 163.7 miles from Fairmount, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $49.74 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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 5m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fairmount, KS to Dodge City, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fairmount, KS to Dodge City, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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