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

The driving distance from Attica, KS to Fort Dodge, KS is about 121.2 miles (195.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.6 miles (160.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m 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
121.26 mi
01h 59m
Flight
99.62 mi
160.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.62 mi
Kilometers
160.32 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.26 mi
Kilometers
195.15 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Dodge
Sat, Apr 11, 7:19 PM CDT
Return by in Attica
Sat, Apr 11, 9:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Attica
2026-04-11T17:19
Arrive Fort Dodge
Sat, Apr 11, 7:19 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Attica
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
Cullison
KS

Human settlement in Pratt County, Kansas, United States of America

From Attica
60.4 mi
00h 59m
To Fort Dodge
60.8 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 18 mph S
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 24 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    35 m · 8 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Avenue C

    20.9 mi · 31 min · West Avenue C

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Iliff Street

    29 mi · 41 min · South Iliff Street

  4. 4

    Continue on South Main Street

    2027 ft · 2 min · South Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West 5th Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West 5th Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Rancho Road

    568 ft · 21 sec · Rancho Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West 1st Street

    1191 ft · 18 sec · West 1st Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Cannonball Stageline

    28.7 mi · 33 min · Cannonball Stageline

  9. 9

    Continue on East Kansas Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East Kansas Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on The Yellow Brick Road

    8.3 mi · 10 min · The Yellow Brick Road

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    31.1 mi · 37 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    104 m · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Attica 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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
The Yellow Brick Road
39.4 mi · 32%
South Iliff Street
29 mi · 24%
Cannonball Stageline
28.7 mi · 24%
West Avenue C
20.9 mi · 17%
East Kansas Avenue
1.26 mi · 1%
West 5th Street
0.98 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

The Yellow Brick Road

Keep slight right

31.1 mi · 00h 37m

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
01h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.6 mi
99.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cullison
00h 59m from Attica
Leave By
2:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Attica 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 Attica to Fort Dodge?

The road trip is about 121.2 miles (195.1 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Cullison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.4 miles from Attica and 60.8 miles from Fort Dodge.

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

The direct path is about 99.6 miles (160.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 2:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.14 one way or $32.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cullison

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cullison, 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 Cullison.

RAIL

Hutchinson

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

Dodge City

99 mi away
Central Ave & Wyatt Earp St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Attica and Fort Dodge. Straight-line distance: 99.62 mi (160.32 km).

Attica

#1 Attica

Human settlement in Harper County, Kansas, United States of America

Population547
Coordinates37.2414100, -98.2267400
Altitude443
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: North Main Street (-98.226488, 37.241481)
End: (-99.935528, 37.731981)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 195 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.28 gal
16.2 L · about $16.14
Round trip
$32.28
8.56 gal · 32.4 L
Estimated CO2
38 kg one way
Round trip: 76.1 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.14 $32.28
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.20 $36.41
Premium $4.65 $19.92 $39.84
Diesel $5.30 $22.70 $45.40

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Attica and Fort Dodge. The current time is 17:19:49.

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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.