Abilene to Dodge City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

366.9 miles 590.4 km · straight line
440.2 miles estimated 708.5 km · driving distance
8h 51min estimated drive time
$42 - $52 estimated fuel cost
~1h 14min flight time
358° N bearing direction

How far is Abilene from Dodge City?

The distance from Abilene to Dodge City is 366.9 miles (590.4 km) as the crow flies. Dodge City is located N of Abilene. By car, the driving distance is approximately 440.2 miles, taking about 8h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 14min. Both are located in United States — Abilene in Texas and Dodge City in Kansas.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road.

Coordinates come from public place data for Abilene and Dodge City. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Abilene to Dodge City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 51min $42 - $52 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 37min $35–$66* Budget
Train ~8h 24min $53–$154* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Abilene & Dodge City

Quick Facts

Abilene
32.45°N, 99.73°W
America/Chicago
524m elevation
Dodge City
37.75°N, 100.02°W
America/Chicago
760m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 122 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 67.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients