How far is Arkansas City, KS from Fort Dodge, KS?
The driving distance from Arkansas City, KS to Fort Dodge, KS is about 205.4 miles (330.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 165.6 miles (266.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 59m 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 29m.
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.
Township in Kingman County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arkansas City and Fort Dodge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arkansas City and Fort Dodge.
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Start on the route
97 m · 25 sec
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Turn right onto East 5th Avenue
58 m · 16 sec · East 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto South Summit Street
132 m · 23 sec · South Summit Street
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Turn right onto West Washington Avenue
2891 ft · 1 min · West Washington Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South 8th Street
1290 ft · 38 sec · South 8th Street
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Turn right onto West Madison Avenue
15.9 mi · 24 min · West Madison Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1095 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
37.6 mi · 38 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 135, I 235, US 81: South Wichita, Salina
1 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
3256 ft · 1 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 235: Eisenhower National Airport
2655 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 54, US 400: Kellogg Avenue
1544 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 54 East, US 400 East: Kellogg Avenue
2047 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on West Street
1611 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left
61 m · 7 sec
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Turn left
35 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto West Kellogg Drive
733 ft · 18 sec · West Kellogg Drive
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Turn straight onto US 54 West, US 400 West
890 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
38.9 mi · 44 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on D Avenue
2.4 mi · 5 min · D Avenue
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Continue on Cannonball Stageline
31.5 mi · 35 min · Cannonball Stageline
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Continue on East 1st Street
3.1 mi · 7 min · East 1st Street
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Continue on Cannonball Stageline
28.7 mi · 33 min · Cannonball Stageline
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Continue on East Kansas Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · East Kansas Avenue
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Continue on The Yellow Brick Road
8.3 mi · 10 min · The Yellow Brick Road
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Keep slight right
31.1 mi · 37 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 Arkansas City and Fort Dodge.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
38.9 mi · 00h 44m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Arkansas City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Fort Dodge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arkansas City to Fort Dodge?
The road trip is about 205.4 miles (330.6 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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?
Kingman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.4 miles from Arkansas City and 101 miles from Fort Dodge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 165.6 miles (266.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.8 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 10:00 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.34 one way or $54.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Arkansas City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Fort Dodge.
Stop Ideas Near Kingman
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kingman.
Hutchinson
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arkansas City and Fort Dodge. Straight-line distance: 165.61 mi (266.53 km).
#1 Arkansas City
City in Cowley County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 11,669 |
| Coordinates | 37.0619700, -97.0383700 |
| Altitude | 341 |
| 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: 331 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 33m |
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 | $27.34 | $54.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.83 | $61.67 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $33.74 | $67.48 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $38.45 | $76.91 |
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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