Origin
Garden City, KS
Night in Garden City on Saturday
Local time
11:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Garden City, KS to Dodge City, KS
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
52.5 mi
85 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Garden City, KS
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Dodge City, KS
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 52.5-mile drive from Garden City, Kansas, to Dodge City, Kansas, is easily manageable in about 1 hour and 6 minutes. Designed as a highway-focused trip, it's perfect for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stops. With an estimated fuel cost of just $8, this route is budget-friendly. You'll primarily be on US 50, offering a clear path through the Great Plains region. This journey is ideal if you're looking for a quick and efficient connection between these two Kansas towns without extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 50 | 47.3 mi | 57m |
| East Fulton Street | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| West Wyatt Earp Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Wyatt Earp Boulevard | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| West Trail Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North 14th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North 2nd Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 50
— 47.3 mi, about 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garden City, KS and Dodge City, KS.
1
Start on West Walnut Street
58 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Walnut Street
2
Turn right onto US 50 Business; US 83 Business
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
North Main Street
3
Turn left onto US 50 Business
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
East Fulton Street
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on US 50; US 400
45 mi
·
54 min
·
US 50; US 400
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on US 50; US 400
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
US 50; US 400
6
Continue on Wyatt Earp Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
58 sec
·
Wyatt Earp Boulevard
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on West Wyatt Earp Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Wyatt Earp Boulevard
8
Turn right onto North 14th Avenue
515 ft
·
15 sec
·
North 14th Avenue
9
Turn left onto West Trail Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Trail Street
10
Turn left onto North 2nd Avenue
379 ft
·
10 sec
·
North 2nd Avenue
11
Turn right onto West Wyatt Earp Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
West Wyatt Earp Boulevard
12
Turn left onto Central Avenue
78 ft
·
2 sec
·
Central Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
Central Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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
First break window
Fuel and coffeeA short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.3 miles from Garden City, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 52.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 50 Business; US 83 Business / North Main Street
Turn right onto US 50 Business; US 83 Business / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 50 Business / East Fulton Street
Turn left onto US 50 Business / East Fulton Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
52.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
North 2nd Avenue
Turn left onto North 2nd Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
52.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
West Wyatt Earp Boulevard
Turn right onto West Wyatt Earp Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
52.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
Central Avenue
Turn left onto Central Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.21 one way
$16.42 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.01 | $18.02 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.10 | $20.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.59 | $23.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.51 | $2.52 |
| Efficient EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.59 | $2.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21 | 0 | $7.35 | $3.36 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Night in Dodge City on Saturday
Local time
11:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Sunny
S 22 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
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
1 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
1h 6m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a predominantly highway experience on this trip, with 90% of the drive utilizing major roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 47.3 miles on US 50, so you'll have plenty of time to settle into a steady pace. The route is characterized by its highway-focused profile, meaning you'll likely encounter well-maintained pavement and consistent speeds for most of the journey. Transitioning from East Fulton Street to West Wyatt Earp Boulevard in Dodge City marks the final approach into town.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 47.3 mi on US 50.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 50 and East Fulton Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 50 Business; US 83 Business / North Main Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 6m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 50 Business; US 83 Business / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 50 Business / East Fulton Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 52.3 miles (North 2nd Avenue): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Garden City, KS
Full guide →Garden City is a town in Western region of Kansas.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 52.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 47.3 miles on US 50. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 50 Business; US 83 Business / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 50 Business / East Fulton Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 52.3 miles (North 2nd Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Dodge City, KS before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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