How far is Atwood, KS from Fort Dodge, KS?
The driving distance from Atwood, KS to Fort Dodge, KS is about 195.9 miles (315.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 155.2 miles (249.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 20m 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
Driving 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 10m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Scott County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Atwood and Fort Dodge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atwood and Fort Dodge.
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Start on South 4th Street
14 m ยท 5 sec ยท South 4th Street
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Turn right onto State Street
1311 ft ยท 42 sec ยท State Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Railroad Avenue
30.6 mi ยท 55 min ยท South Railroad Avenue
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Turn left
1241 ft ยท 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
15.8 mi ยท 16 min ยท Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 83: Oakley, Oberlin
1304 ft ยท 33 sec
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Turn right
4.8 mi ยท 6 min
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Turn left onto Eagle Eye
1 mi ยท 1 min ยท Eagle Eye
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Turn right onto County Road 440
80.2 mi ยท 1 hr 32 min ยท County Road 440
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Turn slight left onto West Buffalo Jones Avenue
2926 ft ยท 1 min ยท West Buffalo Jones Avenue
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Continue on West Walnut Street
142 m ยท 13 sec ยท West Walnut Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
2275 ft ยท 52 sec ยท North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Fulton Street
1.9 mi ยท 3 min ยท East Fulton Street
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Continue straight
45.3 mi ยท 55 min
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Continue straight
2 mi ยท 2 min
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Continue on Wyatt Earp Boulevard
1.4 km ยท 59 sec ยท Wyatt Earp Boulevard
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Continue on West Wyatt Earp Boulevard
1 mi ยท 2 min ยท West Wyatt Earp Boulevard
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Turn right onto North 14th Avenue
157 m ยท 15 sec ยท North 14th Avenue
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Turn left onto West Trail Street
4.4 mi ยท 8 min ยท West Trail Street
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Continue straight
1.1 mi ยท 2 min
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Turn right
104 m ยท 15 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m ยท 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Atwood 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.
County Road 440
Turn right onto County Road 440
80.2 mi ยท 01h 32m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Atwood 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 Atwood to Fort Dodge?
The road trip is about 195.9 miles (315.2 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?
Scott City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.6 miles from Atwood and 100.3 miles from Fort Dodge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 155.2 miles (249.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.7 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 10:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.06 one way or $52.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Atwood and Sunny near Fort Dodge.
Stop Ideas Near Scott City
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 Scott City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Atwood and Fort Dodge. Straight-line distance: 155.25 mi (249.85 km).
#1 Atwood
City in Rawlins County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 1,208 |
| Coordinates | 39.8066700, -101.0421000 |
| Altitude | 871 |
| 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: 315 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 26m |
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 | $26.06 | $52.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.39 | $58.78 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $32.16 | $64.32 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $36.65 | $73.30 |
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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