Dodge City to Laramie: Road Trip Guide & Distance

385.4 miles 620.3 km · straight line
462.5 miles estimated 744.4 km · driving distance
9h 18min estimated drive time
$45 - $55 estimated fuel cost
~1h 17min flight time
311° NW bearing direction

How far is Dodge City from Laramie?

The distance from Dodge City to Laramie is 385.4 miles (620.3 km) as the crow flies. Laramie is located NW of Dodge City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 462.5 miles, taking about 9h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States — Dodge City in Kansas and Laramie in Wyoming.

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 Dodge City and Laramie. 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 Laramie

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 18min $45 - $55 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 10min $37–$69* Budget
Train ~8h 50min $56–$162* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dodge City & Laramie

Quick Facts

Dodge City
37.75°N, 100.02°W
America/Chicago
760m elevation
Laramie
41.31°N, 105.59°W
America/Denver
2184m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 128 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 64.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients