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Oakley, KansasOakley
Skip unless you need a cheap bed on I-70 between Denver and Hays. One night max; the town has no major sight.
Oakley is a small town on I-70 in western Kansas, population 2,045. It works as a budget overnight stop on a Denver–Hays drive, but has no attraction that justifies a detour. Most travellers pass through in under an hour.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Dec–Feb (cold, snow possible)
- Airports
- DDC · GCK
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Oakley, Kansas911 ▾
- Police, Fire, Ambulance911
- Sheriff (Logan County)+1 785 672-4111
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Oakley, Kansas, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyVery safe; typical small-town risks are weather (winter ice, summer storms) and highway driving at dusk.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · +1 785 672-4111 Sheriff (Logan County)
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportDDC Dodge City Regional Airport (About 1 h 15 min drive south via US-83; limited flights.).
- Getting aroundYou need a car.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a gas station$2–3
- Budget bedBudget motel room (queen bed), a night, per roomUS$49
- Mid-range bedBudget motel room (queen bed), a night, per roomUS$65
- High-end bedBudget motel room (queen bed), a night, per roomUS$80
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$60 · Mid US$100 · High US$150
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- DDC Dodge City Regional Airport (About 1 h 15 min drive south via US-83; limited flights.) · GCK Garden City Regional Airport (About 1 h 30 min drive south via US-83; limited flights.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Feb
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Mar
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Apr
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
May
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jun
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
Best
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Aug
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
not flagged
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Nov
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Dec
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jan (−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C) low), wettest May (9 rain days), driest Jan (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Oakley, Kansas: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
4 rd
Feb
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
4 rd
Mar
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
6 rd
Apr
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
7 rd
May
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
9 rd
Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
9 rd
Jul
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
6 rd
Oct
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
5 rd
Nov
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
4 rd
Dec
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
4 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
You need a car. I-70 and US-40 run east–west; US-83 runs north–south. No public transport.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 40 min
I-70 west, about 30 min
Slightly larger town with Prairie Museum of Art and History.
Goodland
goDoor to door: About 1 h 10 min
I-70 west, about 1 h
Home to the World's Largest Easel and a Van Gogh replica.
Hays
goDoor to door: About 1 h 10 min
I-70 east, about 1 h
Larger town with Fort Hays State University and Sternberg Museum.
Garden City
goDoor to door: About 1 h 45 min
US-83 south, about 1 h 30 min
Regional hub with Lee Richardson Zoo and a growing food scene.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
I-70 / US-40 corridor
All motels line the highway; no walkable centre. 1st Travel Inn, Kansas Country Inn, Annie Oakley Motel.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $50–80 excl. bed
- Mid
- $80–120 excl. bed
- High
- $120+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget motel room (queen bed)1 × 1 night × US$65 | US$65 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$100 | US$200 |
| Gas from Denver to Oakley (one way)1 × US$35 · check | US$35 |
| Meal at Dairy King (burger, fries, drink)2 × US$10 | US$20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$32 |
| Trip total≈ US$176 per person per day, bed included | US$352 |
2026 estimate in USD; flights and car rental excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Burger, fries, drink at Dairy King | $8–12 |
| Coffee at a gas station | $2–3 |
| Motel room (queen bed, one night) | $49–120 |
| Gas (regular, per gallon) | $3.50–4.50 (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Motels fill during summer weekends and hunting season; book ahead.
- No Uber or Lyft in town.
- Gas stations along I-70; the next town east is WaKeeney (30 min), west is Colby (30 min).
Emergency numbers
- Police, Fire, Ambulance
- 911
- Sheriff (Logan County)
- +1 785 672-4111
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Emergency
- Police, Fire, Ambulance911
- Sheriff (Logan County)+1 785 672-4111
Embassy
No consulate in Oakley. Nearest US embassy is in Washington, DC. Foreign nationals: nearest consulate in Denver (check).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- I-70 Oakley to Denver: about 4 h, 380 km (236 mi)about 4 h, 236 mi (380 km)
- I-70 Oakley to Hays: about 1 h, 100 km (62 mi)about 1 h, 62 mi (100 km)
- US-83 Oakley to Garden City: about 1 h 30 min, 140 km (87 mi)about 1 h 30 min, 87 mi (140 km)
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Oakley is a small town; most services are along I-70.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Oakley, Kansas. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Dec–Feb (cold, snow possible) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add verified motel prices and seasonal closures for 1st Travel Inn, Kansas Country Inn, Annie Oakley Motel.
- Add place pages for Dairy King and The Bluff with hours and menu.
- Add a walking cluster for the town centre (Freeman Ave) with opening hours.
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