Dodge City to Hot Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

448.5 miles 721.8 km · straight line
538.2 miles estimated 866.2 km · driving distance
10h 50min estimated drive time
$52 - $64 estimated fuel cost
~1h 24min flight time
118° ESE bearing direction

How far is Dodge City from Hot Springs?

The distance from Dodge City to Hot Springs is 448.5 miles (721.8 km) as the crow flies. Hot Springs is located ESE of Dodge City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 538.2 miles, taking about 10h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 24min. Both are located in United States — Dodge City in Kansas and Hot Springs in Arkansas.

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 Dodge City and Hot Springs. 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 Hot Springs

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 50min $52 - $64 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 0min $43–$81* Budget
Train ~10h 18min $65–$188* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dodge City & Hot Springs

Quick Facts

Dodge City
37.75°N, 100.02°W
America/Chicago
760m elevation
Hot Springs
34.50°N, 93.06°W
America/Chicago
180m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 150 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 37 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 55.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients