Dodge City to Sheridan: Road Trip Guide & Distance

605.1 miles 973.8 km · straight line
726.1 miles estimated 1168.6 km · driving distance
14h 36min estimated drive time
$70 - $86 estimated fuel cost
~1h 43min flight time
326° NW bearing direction

How far is Dodge City from Sheridan?

The distance from Dodge City to Sheridan is 605.1 miles (973.8 km) as the crow flies. Sheridan is located NW of Dodge City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 726.1 miles, taking about 14h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 43min. Both are located in United States — Dodge City in Kansas and Sheridan in Wyoming.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Dodge City and Sheridan. 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 Sheridan

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 36min $70 - $86 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 43min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 31min $58–$109* Budget
Train ~18h 59min $87–$254* Comfort

Quick Facts

Dodge City
37.75°N, 100.02°W
America/Chicago
760m elevation
Sheridan
44.80°N, 106.96°W
America/Denver
1141m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 202 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients