The drive from Saint George, KS to Dodge City, KS covers 236.3 miles and takes about 4h 36m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on KS 156, Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, East 10th Street for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 51.8 miles on KS 156.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.94 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 Saint George, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 10m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 36m. Total distance: 236.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The drive from Saint George, KS to Dodge City, KS covers 236.3 miles and takes about 4h 36m, 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 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
KS 156 is the longest continuous segment at about 51.8 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 around 0.1 miles in near 1st Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 36m drive. You will face about 16 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (US 24): Navigation decision point; at 22.5 miles (KS 18): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|1st Street
Turn right onto 1st Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.6 mi into trip|~4m in|US 24
Turn left onto US 24
Navigation decision point
5
22.5 mi into trip|~31m in|KS 18
Take the exit onto KS 18 toward I-70 West, Salina
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I-70 West, Salina
5
22.8 mi into trip|~31m in|I 70; US 40; KS 18 / Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
Merge onto I 70; US 40; KS 18 / Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
100 mi into trip|~1h 49m in
Take the exit toward KS 156, Ellsworth, Great Bend
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward KS 156, Ellsworth, Great Bend
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Saint George, KS and Dodge City, KS, road signs point toward Salina, Ellsworth and Great Bend.
Salina
22.5 mi in|~31m|via KS 18
Ellsworth
100 mi in|~1h 49m
Great Bend
100 mi in|~1h 49m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
KS 156
51.8 mi
1h 2m
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
49.4 mi
49m
East 10th Street
31.3 mi
36m
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
27.7 mi
27m
Northeast Trail Street
24.3 mi
29m
US 56
22.4 mi
26m
Fort Riley Boulevard
14.3 mi
18m
US 24
6.6 mi
8m
Longest stretch:
KS 156
— 51.8 mi, about 1h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint George, KS and Dodge City, KS.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.94 one way
$73.89 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg83 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$40.56
$81.12
premium
$4.89
$45.47
$90.95
diesel
$5.61
$52.17
$104.34
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: 82.7 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
$24.81
$11.34
Efficient EV
59.1
0
$20.68
$9.45
EV Truck/SUV
94.5
1
$33.08
$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.
Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026
Origin
Saint George, KS
Morning
in Saint George on Saturday
Local time
11:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Dodge City, KS
Morning
in Dodge City on Saturday
Local time
11:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
86°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 36m 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 Saint George, KS to Dodge City, KS covers 236.3 miles and takes about 4h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are KS 156, Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, East 10th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 118.1 miles from Saint George, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $36.94 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 36m drive. You will face about 16 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (US 24): Navigation decision point; at 22.5 miles (KS 18): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Saint George, KS and Dodge City, KS, road signs point toward Salina, Ellsworth and Great Bend.
