Dodge City to Muscatine: Road Trip Guide & Distance

540.6 miles 870 km · straight line
648.7 miles estimated 1044 km · driving distance
13h 3min estimated drive time
$62 - $77 estimated fuel cost
~1h 35min flight time
59° ENE bearing direction

How far is Dodge City from Muscatine?

The distance from Dodge City to Muscatine is 540.6 miles (870 km) as the crow flies. Muscatine is located ENE of Dodge City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 648.7 miles, taking about 13h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 35min. Both are located in United States — Dodge City in Kansas and Muscatine 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 Muscatine. 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 Muscatine

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 3min $62 - $77 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 35min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 40min $52–$97* Budget
Train ~16h 58min $78–$227* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dodge City & Muscatine

Quick Facts

Dodge City
37.75°N, 100.02°W
America/Chicago
760m elevation
Muscatine
41.42°N, 91.04°W
America/Chicago
177m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 180 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 45 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 46.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients