Dodge City to Richmond, Kentucky: Road Trip Guide & Distance

857.9 miles 1380.7 km · straight line
1029.5 miles estimated 1656.8 km · driving distance
20h 43min estimated drive time
$99 - $122 estimated fuel cost
~2h 14min flight time
85° E bearing direction

How far is Dodge City from Richmond, Kentucky?

The distance from Dodge City to Richmond, Kentucky is 857.9 miles (1380.7 km) as the crow flies. Richmond, Kentucky is located E of Dodge City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1029.5 miles, taking about 20h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 14min. Both are located in United States — Dodge City in Kansas and Richmond, Kentucky in Kentucky.

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. 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 Richmond, Kentucky. 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 Richmond, Kentucky

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 43min $99 - $122 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 52min $82–$154* Budget
Train ~26h 56min $124–$360* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dodge City & Richmond, Kentucky

Quick Facts

Dodge City
37.75°N, 100.02°W
America/Chicago
760m elevation
Richmond, Kentucky
37.75°N, 84.29°W
America/New_York
289m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 286 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 71 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients