Dodge City to Saint Joseph: Road Trip Guide & Distance

311.4 miles 501.1 km · straight line
373.6 miles estimated 601.3 km · driving distance
7h 31min estimated drive time
$36 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 8min flight time
62° ENE bearing direction

How far is Dodge City from Saint Joseph?

The distance from Dodge City to Saint Joseph is 311.4 miles (501.1 km) as the crow flies. Saint Joseph is located ENE of Dodge City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 373.6 miles, taking about 7h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United States — Dodge City in Kansas and Saint Joseph in Missouri.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Saint Joseph. 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 Saint Joseph

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 31min $36 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 1min $30–$56* Budget
Train ~7h 8min $45–$131* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dodge City & Saint Joseph

Quick Facts

Dodge City
37.75°N, 100.02°W
America/Chicago
760m elevation
Saint Joseph
39.77°N, 94.85°W
America/Chicago
270m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 104 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 80 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients