Clifton to Dodge City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

465.5 miles 749.2 km · straight line
558.6 miles estimated 899 km · driving distance
11h 14min estimated drive time
$54 - $66 estimated fuel cost
~1h 26min flight time
99° E bearing direction

How far is Clifton from Dodge City?

The distance from Clifton to Dodge City is 465.5 miles (749.2 km) as the crow flies. Dodge City is located E of Clifton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 558.6 miles, taking about 11h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 26min. Both are located in United States — Clifton in Colorado 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 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 Clifton 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 Clifton to Dodge City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 14min $54 - $66 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 26min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 29min $45–$84* Budget
Train ~10h 40min $67–$196* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Clifton & Dodge City

Quick Facts

Clifton
39.09°N, 108.45°W
America/Denver
1440m 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 155 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 39 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 53.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients