Arches to Dodge City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

523.8 miles 842.9 km · straight line
628.5 miles estimated 1011.5 km · driving distance
12h 39min estimated drive time
$60 - $74 estimated fuel cost
~1h 33min flight time
94° E bearing direction

How far is Arches from Dodge City?

The distance from Arches to Dodge City is 523.8 miles (842.9 km) as the crow flies. Dodge City is located E of Arches. By car, the driving distance is approximately 628.5 miles, taking about 12h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 33min. Both are located in United States — Arches in Utah 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Arches 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 Arches to Dodge City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 39min $60 - $74 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 33min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 11min $50–$94* Budget
Train ~16h 27min $75–$220* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Arches & Dodge City

Quick Facts

Arches
38.73°N, 109.59°W
America/Denver
1510m 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 175 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 44 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 47.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients