Dodge City to Telluride: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Dodge City from Telluride?

The distance from Dodge City to Telluride is 425.4 miles (684.6 km) as the crow flies. Telluride is located W of Dodge City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 510.5 miles, taking about 10h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 21min. Both are located in United States — Dodge City in Kansas and Telluride in Colorado.

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. 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 Telluride. 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.