Apple Valley, California to Dodge City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

982.6 miles 1581.3 km · straight line
1179.1 miles estimated 1897.6 km · driving distance
23h 43min estimated drive time
$113 - $140 estimated fuel cost
~2h 29min flight time
72° ENE bearing direction

How far is Apple Valley, California from Dodge City?

The distance from Apple Valley, California to Dodge City is 982.6 miles (1581.3 km) as the crow flies. Dodge City is located ENE of Apple Valley, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1179.1 miles, taking about 23h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 29min. Both are located in United States — Apple Valley, California in California and Dodge City in Kansas.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Apple Valley, California 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 Apple Valley, California to Dodge City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 43min $113 - $140 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 28min $94–$177* Budget
Train ~30h 50min $141–$413* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Apple Valley, California & Dodge City

Quick Facts

Apple Valley, California
34.50°N, 117.19°W
America/Los_Angeles
898m 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 328 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 82 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients