Denton to Dodge City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

353 miles 568.1 km · straight line
423.6 miles estimated 681.7 km · driving distance
8h 31min estimated drive time
$41 - $50 estimated fuel cost
~1h 13min flight time
333° NNW bearing direction

How far is Denton from Dodge City?

The distance from Denton to Dodge City is 353 miles (568.1 km) as the crow flies. Dodge City is located NNW of Denton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 423.6 miles, taking about 8h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Denton in Texas 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 Denton 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 Denton to Dodge City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 31min $41 - $50 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 13min $34–$64* Budget
Train ~8h 5min $51–$148* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Denton & Dodge City

Quick Facts

Denton
33.21°N, 97.13°W
America/Chicago
201m 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 118 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 70.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients