Dodge City to Mesa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

727.6 miles 1171 km · straight line
868.2 miles actual route 1397.2 km · driving distance
16h 4min estimated drive time
$84 - $103 estimated fuel cost
~1h 58min flight time
249° WSW bearing direction

How far is Dodge City from Mesa?

The distance from Dodge City to Mesa is 727.6 miles (1171 km) as the crow flies. Mesa is located WSW of Dodge City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 868.2 miles, taking about 16h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 58min. Both are located in United States — Dodge City in Kansas and Mesa in Arizona.

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 Mesa. 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 Mesa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 4min $84 - $103 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 58min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 17min $69–$130* Budget
Train ~20h 53min $104–$304* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dodge City & Mesa

Quick Facts

Dodge City
37.75°N, 100.02°W
America/Chicago
760m elevation
Mesa
33.42°N, 111.83°W
America/Phoenix
378m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 243 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 61 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM