How far is Abilene, KS from Fort Dodge, KS?
The driving distance from Abilene, KS to Fort Dodge, KS is about 185 miles (297.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 168.7 miles (271.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Barton County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Abilene and Fort Dodge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Abilene and Fort Dodge.
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Start on North Buckeye Avenue
1.6 mi · 4 min · North Buckeye Avenue
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Take the ramp left
991 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
49.4 mi · 49 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 156, Ellsworth, Great Bend
931 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left
47.9 mi · 56 min
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Take the ramp slight right
3.8 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto Main Street
2161 ft · 39 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Railroad Avenue
2965 ft · 1 min · Railroad Avenue
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Turn left onto Railroad Avenue
2.1 mi · 5 min · Railroad Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left
19.3 mi · 23 min
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Turn left onto Broadway Street
1.2 km · 52 sec · Broadway Street
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Turn right onto Northeast Trail Street
24.3 mi · 29 min · Northeast Trail Street
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Turn left onto Niles Avenue
2707 ft · 48 sec · Niles Avenue
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Turn right onto East 10th Street
29.3 mi · 34 min · East 10th Street
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Turn left onto 117 Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · 117 Road
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Turn sharp right
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Turn left
104 m · 15 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Abilene and Fort Dodge.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
49.4 mi · 00h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Abilene and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Dodge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Abilene to Fort Dodge?
The road trip is about 185 miles (297.7 km) and usually takes 03h 07m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ellinwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93 miles from Abilene and 92 miles from Fort Dodge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 168.7 miles (271.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.62 one way or $49.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Abilene and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Dodge.
Stop Ideas Near Ellinwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Great Bend City Hall
Ellinwood City Administrator
Bushton City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ellinwood.
Hutchinson
Newton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Abilene and Fort Dodge. Straight-line distance: 168.71 mi (271.52 km).
#1 Abilene
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 6,123 |
| Coordinates | 38.9172200, -97.2139100 |
| Altitude | 352 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Dodge
City in and county seat of Ford County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 28,075 |
| Coordinates | 37.7319600, -99.9354100 |
| Altitude | 751 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-99.935528, 37.731981)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 298 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $24.62 | $49.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.77 | $55.54 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $30.39 | $60.78 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $34.64 | $69.27 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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