Dodge City to Gillette: Road Trip Guide & Distance

534.3 miles 859.9 km · straight line
641.2 miles estimated 1031.9 km · driving distance
12h 54min estimated drive time
$62 - $76 estimated fuel cost
~1h 34min flight time
329° NNW bearing direction

How far is Dodge City from Gillette?

The distance from Dodge City to Gillette is 534.3 miles (859.9 km) as the crow flies. Gillette is located NNW of Dodge City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 641.2 miles, taking about 12h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 34min. Both are located in United States — Dodge City in Kansas and Gillette in Wyoming.

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 Dodge City and Gillette. 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 Dodge City to Gillette

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 54min $62 - $76 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 34min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 29min $51–$96* Budget
Train ~16h 46min $77–$224* Comfort

Quick Facts

Dodge City
37.75°N, 100.02°W
America/Chicago
760m elevation
Gillette
44.29°N, 105.50°W
America/Denver
1388m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 178 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 45 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 46.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients