How far is Arma, KS from Fort Dodge, KS?
The driving distance from Arma, KS to Fort Dodge, KS is about 300.6 miles (483.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 286.7 miles (461.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 11m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 05m.
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City in Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arma and Fort Dodge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arma and Fort Dodge.
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Start on East Washington Street
1380 ft · 1 min · East Washington Street
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Turn right onto North West Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North West Street
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Turn right
20.6 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 54, KS 7: Wichita
1149 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left
39.2 mi · 45 min
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Turn straight onto East Madison Avenue
1.5 km · 3 min · East Madison Avenue
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Continue straight
83.8 mi · 1 hr 41 min
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Take the exit slight right
60 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto Boyer Road
42 m · 3 sec · Boyer Road
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Take the exit left
2902 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
18.4 mi · 18 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 54, US 400
2804 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
49.9 mi · 58 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 Arma and Fort Dodge.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
East Madison Avenue
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83.8 mi · 01h 41m
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.
Sunny leaving Arma 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 Arma to Fort Dodge?
The road trip is about 300.6 miles (483.7 km) and usually takes 05h 05m 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?
Andover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 160.5 miles from Arma and 140.1 miles from Fort Dodge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 286.7 miles (461.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 6:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.01 one way or $80.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Arma and Sunny near Fort Dodge.
Stop Ideas Near Andover
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking
City of Wichita City Hall
Wichita Municipal Court clerk
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Andover.
Newton
Hutchinson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arma and Fort Dodge. Straight-line distance: 286.69 mi (461.39 km).
#1 Arma
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 1,412 |
| Coordinates | 37.5439400, -94.7002400 |
| Altitude | 309 |
| 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: 484 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 44m |
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 | $40.01 | $80.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $45.12 | $90.25 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $49.38 | $98.76 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $56.28 | $112.55 |
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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