Bentonville to Dodge City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

334 miles 537.6 km · straight line
400.8 miles estimated 645.1 km · driving distance
8h 4min estimated drive time
$39 - $47 estimated fuel cost
~1h 10min flight time
288° WNW bearing direction

How far is Bentonville from Dodge City?

The distance from Bentonville to Dodge City is 334 miles (537.6 km) as the crow flies. Dodge City is located WNW of Bentonville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 400.8 miles, taking about 8h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States — Bentonville in Arkansas 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 4min $39 - $47 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 41min $32–$60* Budget
Train ~7h 40min $48–$140* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bentonville & Dodge City

Quick Facts

Bentonville
36.37°N, 94.21°W
America/Chicago
395m 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 111 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 74.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients