Dodge City to Yosemite: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Dodge City from Yosemite?

The distance from Dodge City to Yosemite is 1063.7 miles (1711.9 km) as the crow flies. Yosemite is located W of Dodge City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1276.5 miles, taking about 25h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 38min. Both are located in United States — Dodge City in Kansas and Yosemite 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 Yosemite. 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.