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Trip from Frontenac, KS to Dodge City, KS

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

Drive Time

6h 29m

Distance

322.3 mi

519 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$50

one way

EV Charging

Good

7 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
6h 17m ★
6 AM
6h 29m
8 AM
6h 54m
10 AM
6h 38m
12 PM
6h 35m
3 PM
6h 39m
5 PM
6h 52m
8 PM
6h 22m

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

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Downtown Frontenac, KS, KS

Frontenac, KS

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

Dodge City, KS

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Trip Overview

The drive from Frontenac, KS to Dodge City, KS covers 322.3 miles and takes about 6h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 400, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway, Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 104.2 miles on US 400. At current regular gas prices, budget about $50.39 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

161.1 miles from Frontenac, KS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 12m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 29m. Total distance: 322.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 29m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (32%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile.

Drive Character

The drive from Frontenac, KS to Dodge City, KS covers 322.3 miles and takes about 6h 29m, 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 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 400 is the longest continuous segment at about 104.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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 McKay Street.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 29m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 10 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (East McKay Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.6 miles (US 400): Lane positioning matters here; at 80.1 miles (US 400 / Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | East McKay Street

Turn right onto East McKay Street

Navigation decision point

4
9.6 mi into trip | ~14m in | US 400

Turn right onto US 400

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
4
80.1 mi into trip | ~1h 37m in | US 400 / Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway

Enter roundabout onto US 400 / Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4
286.1 mi into trip | ~5h 44m in | US 400

Keep slight right at fork onto US 400

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

4
322.3 mi into trip | ~6h 29m in | Central Avenue

Turn right onto Central Avenue

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 400 104.2 mi 2h 2m
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway 68.5 mi 1h 21m
Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway 61.6 mi 1h 11m
Cannonball Stageline 60.2 mi 1h 8m
The Yellow Brick Road 8.3 mi 9m
West Atkinson Road 7.6 mi 10m
East 1st Street 3.1 mi 6m
D Avenue 2.4 mi 5m
Longest stretch: US 400 — 104.2 mi, about 2h 2m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on North Crawford Street

213 ft · 11 sec · North Crawford Street
2

Turn right onto East McKay Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · East McKay Street
3

Turn left onto US 69; US 160

1.0 mi · 1 min · Parkview Drive
4

Take the exit onto US 69

319 ft · 8 sec · US 69
5

Merge onto US 69; US 160

7.6 mi · 10 min · West Atkinson Road
6

Turn right onto US 400

71 mi · 1 hr 22 min · US 400
Use the straight lane.
7

Enter roundabout onto US 400

170 ft · 2 sec · Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
8

Continue on US 400

62 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
9

Continue on US 54; US 77; US 400

7.3 mi · 8 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
10

Continue on US 54; US 77; US 400

0.7 mi · 1 min · East 7th Avenue
11

Continue on US 54; US 400

61 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Continue on US 54; US 400; KS 14

2.4 mi · 5 min · D Avenue
13

Continue on US 54; US 400

31 mi · 35 min · Cannonball Stageline
Use the straight lane.
14

Continue on US 54; US 400

3.1 mi · 6 min · East 1st Street
15

Continue on US 54; US 400

29 mi · 33 min · Cannonball Stageline
16

Continue on US 54; US 400

1.3 mi · 2 min · East Kansas Avenue
17

Continue on US 54; US 400

8.3 mi · 9 min · The Yellow Brick Road
18

Keep slight right at fork onto US 400

34 mi · 40 min · US 400
19

Turn right onto US 56; US 283

0.4 mi · 57 sec · US 56; US 283
20

Turn left onto East Wyatt Earp Boulevard

2.1 mi · 3 min · East Wyatt Earp Boulevard
21

Turn right onto Central Avenue

33 ft · 0 sec · Central Avenue
22

Arrive at destination

Central Avenue

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 161.1 miles from Frontenac, KS, or about 3h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104.2 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 26m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 161.1 miles or 3h 12m 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 17m

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 Frontenac, 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 Frontenac, KS

This is one driving day of about 322.3 miles and 6h 29m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 71 miles from Frontenac, 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 400 for about 104.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 161.1 mi from Frontenac, KS · 3h 12m into the drive

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Wichita, 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.

Popular next leg

Wichita, KS to Dodge City, KS

154.7 mi · 3h 9m

Pacing Suggestions

Coffeyville, KS

Fuel and coffee

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

Wichita, KS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 161.1 miles from Frontenac, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 400 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 104.2 miles.

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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

Crazy Mule Restaurant and Catering

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Greensburg, Kansas

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 276.2

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

+16207239025

Visit website

Prime On The Nine

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Dodge City, Kansas

2.1 mi

Crazy Mule Restaurant and Catering

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 276.2

Greensburg, Kansas

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

+16207239025

Visit website

Prime On The Nine

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 322.3

Dodge City, Kansas

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+16202272736

Visit website

Kitchen Pass Restaurant & Bar

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 46

Parsons, Kansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16204211907

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.4 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 161.1

Wichita, Kansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 161.1

Wichita, Kansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Frontenac, Kansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

Rivian Adventure Network

3.4 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 161.1

Wichita, Kansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18337484267

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour

Pittsburg, Kansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 46

Parsons, KS

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

SWTCH Charging Station

2.0 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Pittsburg, Kansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18447982438

Visit website

Long Branch Lagoon

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 322.3

Dodge City, Kansas

Hours: Closed

+16202258156

Visit website

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$50.39 one way

$100.78 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 113 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $55.32 $110.65
premium $4.89 $62.02 $124.05
diesel $5.61 $71.16 $142.32

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: 112.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 96.7 1 $33.84 $15.47
Efficient EV 80.6 0 $28.20 $12.89
EV Truck/SUV 128.9 1 $45.12 $20.63

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 15, 2026

Origin

Frontenac, KS

Late night in Frontenac on Saturday

Local time

1:35 AM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Dodge City, KS

Late night in Dodge City on Saturday

Local time

1:35 AM

CDT

Current temp

86°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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 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 29m 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 Frontenac, KS to Dodge City, KS covers 322.3 miles and takes about 6h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 400, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway, Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 161.1 miles from Frontenac, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $50.39 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 29m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 10 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (East McKay Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.6 miles (US 400): Lane positioning matters here; at 80.1 miles (US 400 / Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

The route from Frontenac, KS to Dodge City, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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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