Dodge City, KS Road Trips
With 4 routes heading out and 10 heading in, Dodge City, KS works well as a modest departure point in the Great Plains. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 106-mile quick runs to 310-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Dodge City, KS spread mainly north and east, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
14
Longest Drive
333.9 mi
Kansas City, KS
Quickest Drive
1h 6m
Garden City, KS
Plan Around Dodge City, KS
Popular Incoming Routes
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Continue From Dodge City, KS
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Dodge City, KS
Driving from Dodge City, KS
On average, trips departing from Dodge City, KS run 216 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 15m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 310 miles (5h 50m), while the shortest is just 106 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Dodge City, KS are Eudora, KS (309.6 mi, 5h 49m), Coffeyville, KS (290.3 mi, 5h 50m), Colby, KS (157.9 mi, 3h 9m), and Hays, KS (105.5 mi, 2h 12m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in KS currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 216-mile trip from Dodge City, KS, budget about $32 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving Dodge City, KS and 10 routes heading into Dodge City, KS, covering 14 total connections. Distances range from 106 to 310 miles.
The longest mapped route from Dodge City, KS covers 310 miles and takes approximately 5h 50m. Shorter options start at just 106 miles.
The average route from Dodge City, KS runs about 216 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 15m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 216-mile trip from Dodge City, KS costs roughly $32 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Dodge City, KS include Eudora, KS, Coffeyville, KS, Colby, KS and Hays, KS. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
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