Denver to Dodge City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

301.1 miles 484.5 km · straight line
389.5 miles actual route 626.8 km · driving distance
7h 7min estimated drive time
$37 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 6min flight time
116° ESE bearing direction

How far is Denver from Dodge City?

The distance from Denver to Dodge City is 301.1 miles (484.5 km) as the crow flies. Dodge City is located ESE of Denver. By car, the driving distance is approximately 389.5 miles, taking about 7h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States — Denver 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 Denver and Dodge City. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Denver to Dodge City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 7min $37 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 32min $31–$58* Budget
Train ~6h 46min $47–$136* Comfort

For 2+ travelers, driving is usually cheaper. Solo? Consider the bus.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

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Quick Facts

Denver
39.74°N, 104.99°W
America/Denver
1609m 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 100 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 82.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM