How far is Anthony, KS from Fort Dodge, KS?

The driving distance from Anthony, KS to Fort Dodge, KS is about 138.1 miles (222.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.8 miles (180 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
138.07 mi
02h 19m
Flight
111.85 mi
180 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.85 mi
Kilometers
180 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.07 mi
Kilometers
222.2 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Dodge
Fri, Apr 17, 12:20 PM CDT
Return by in Anthony
Fri, Apr 17, 2:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anthony
2026-04-17T10:01
Arrive Fort Dodge
Fri, Apr 17, 12:20 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Anthony
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Pratt
KS

City in Pratt County, Kansas, United States of America

From Anthony
68.8 mi
01h 09m
To Fort Dodge
69.2 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph S
Destination
69°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 30 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Anthony and Fort Dodge.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Anthony and Fort Dodge.

  1. 1

    Start on West Steadman Street

    27 m · 9 sec · West Steadman Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Bluff Avenue

    119 m · 19 sec · North Bluff Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    2280 ft · 48 sec · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Ll & G Avenue

    6 mi · 11 min · North Ll & G Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left

    31.3 mi · 47 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Iliff Street

    28.7 mi · 41 min · South Iliff Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Southwest 10th Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Southwest 10th Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West River Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · West River Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Cannonball Stageline

    28.4 mi · 33 min · Cannonball Stageline

  10. 10

    Continue on East Kansas Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East Kansas Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on The Yellow Brick Road

    8.3 mi · 10 min · The Yellow Brick Road

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    31.1 mi · 37 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    104 m · 15 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Anthony and Fort Dodge.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
The Yellow Brick Road
39.4 mi · 29%
South Iliff Street
28.7 mi · 21%
Cannonball Stageline
28.4 mi · 21%
North Ll & G Avenue
6.01 mi · 4%
Southwest 10th Street
1.51 mi · 1%
East Kansas Avenue
1.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

31.3 mi · 00h 47m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.3 mi
111.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pratt
01h 09m from Anthony
Leave By
1:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Anthony and Sunny near Fort Dodge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Anthony to Fort Dodge?

The road trip is about 138.1 miles (222.2 km) and usually takes 02h 19m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pratt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.8 miles from Anthony and 69.2 miles from Fort Dodge.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 111.8 miles (180 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.36 one way or $36.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Anthony and Sunny near Fort Dodge.

Stop Ideas Near Pratt

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pratt, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pratt.

RAIL

Hutchinson

84 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave
RAIL

Dodge City

113 mi away
Central Ave & Wyatt Earp St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anthony and Fort Dodge. Straight-line distance: 111.85 mi (180 km).

Anthony

#1 Anthony

City in Kansas

Population2,032
Coordinates37.1533600, -98.0311700
Altitude412
CountryUnited States
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#2 Fort Dodge

City in and county seat of Ford County, Kansas, United States

Population28,075
Coordinates37.7319600, -99.9354100
Altitude751
CountryUnited States
Start: West Steadman Street (-98.03117, 37.15327)
End: (-99.935528, 37.731981)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 222 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.87 gal
18.44 L · about $18.36
Round trip
$36.73
9.74 gal · 36.88 L
Estimated CO2
43.3 kg one way
Round trip: 86.6 kg / 191 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.36 $36.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.71 $41.42
Premium $4.65 $22.66 $45.33
Diesel $5.30 $25.83 $51.66

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kansas · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Anthony and Fort Dodge. The current time is 10:01:07.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.