Dodge City to Las Vegas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

841.1 miles 1353.6 km · straight line
1033.4 miles actual route 1663.1 km · driving distance
18h 28min estimated drive time
$99 - $122 estimated fuel cost
~2h 12min flight time
267° W bearing direction

How far is Dodge City from Las Vegas?

The distance from Dodge City to Las Vegas is 841.1 miles (1353.6 km) as the crow flies. Las Vegas is located W of Dodge City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1033.4 miles, taking about 18h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 12min. Both are located in United States — Dodge City in Kansas and Las Vegas in Nevada.

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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Dodge City and Las Vegas. 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 Dodge City to Las Vegas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 28min $99 - $122 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 10min $83–$155* Budget
Train ~24h 0min $124–$362* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dodge City & Las Vegas

Quick Facts

Dodge City
37.75°N, 100.02°W
America/Chicago
760m elevation
Las Vegas
36.17°N, 115.14°W
America/Los_Angeles
610m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 280 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 70 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM