Dodge City to Oakland: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1212.4 miles 1951.2 km · straight line
1536.5 miles actual route 2472.7 km · driving distance
27h 26min estimated drive time
$148 - $182 estimated fuel cost
~2h 56min flight time
277° W bearing direction

How far is Dodge City from Oakland?

The distance from Dodge City to Oakland is 1212.4 miles (1951.2 km) as the crow flies. Oakland is located W of Dodge City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1536.5 miles, taking about 27h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 56min. Both are located in United States — Dodge City in Kansas and Oakland in California.

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 Oakland. 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 Oakland

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 27h 26min $148 - $182 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 56min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~32h 55min $123–$230* Budget
Train ~35h 40min $184–$538* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dodge City & Oakland

Quick Facts

Dodge City
37.75°N, 100.02°W
America/Chicago
760m elevation
Oakland
37.80°N, 122.27°W
America/Los_Angeles
13m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 404 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 101 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM