Cape Girardeau to Dodge City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

575.8 miles 926.7 km · straight line
691 miles estimated 1112 km · driving distance
13h 54min estimated drive time
$66 - $82 estimated fuel cost
~1h 40min flight time
276° W bearing direction

How far is Cape Girardeau from Dodge City?

The distance from Cape Girardeau to Dodge City is 575.8 miles (926.7 km) as the crow flies. Dodge City is located W of Cape Girardeau. By car, the driving distance is approximately 691 miles, taking about 13h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 40min. Both are located in United States — Cape Girardeau in Missouri 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. 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 Cape Girardeau 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 Cape Girardeau to Dodge City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 54min $66 - $82 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 40min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 41min $55–$104* Budget
Train ~18h 4min $83–$242* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cape Girardeau & Dodge City

Quick Facts

Cape Girardeau
37.31°N, 89.52°W
America/Chicago
108m 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 192 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients