Dodge City to Mason City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

517 miles 832.1 km · straight line
620.4 miles estimated 998.5 km · driving distance
12h 29min estimated drive time
$60 - $73 estimated fuel cost
~1h 32min flight time
42° NE bearing direction

How far is Dodge City from Mason City?

The distance from Dodge City to Mason City is 517 miles (832.1 km) as the crow flies. Mason City is located NE of Dodge City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 620.4 miles, taking about 12h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 32min. Both are located in United States — Dodge City in Kansas and Mason City in Iowa.

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. 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 Mason City. 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 Mason City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 29min $60 - $73 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 59min $50–$93* Budget
Train ~16h 14min $74–$217* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dodge City & Mason City

Quick Facts

Dodge City
37.75°N, 100.02°W
America/Chicago
760m elevation
Mason City
43.15°N, 93.20°W
America/Chicago
344m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 172 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 48.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients