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

The driving distance from Aubry, KS to Fort Dodge, KS is about 317.6 miles (511.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 294.5 miles (473.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
317.6 mi
05h 07m
Flight
294.47 mi
473.91 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
294.47 mi
Kilometers
473.91 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
317.6 mi
Kilometers
511.13 km
Drive Time
05h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Dodge
Wed, May 13, 12:10 AM CDT
Return by in Aubry
Wed, May 13, 5:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aubry
2026-05-12T19:02
Arrive Fort Dodge
Wed, May 13, 12:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:08 AM to 1:08 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:44 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Aubry
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Walton
KS

City in Harvey County, Kansas, United States

From Aubry
160.4 mi
02h 33m
To Fort Dodge
157.2 mi
02h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Tuesday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph SW
Destination
91°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Johnson Street

    44 m · 9 sec · Johnson Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 197th Terrace

    126 m · 25 sec · 197th Terrace

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Foster Street

    1182 ft · 54 sec · Foster Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West 199th Street

    1358 ft · 38 sec · West 199th Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    796 ft · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward 179th Street

    817 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West 179th Street

    3.5 mi · 6 min · West 179th Street

  9. 9

    Continue on West 175th Street

    8 mi · 13 min · West 175th Street

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1138 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left toward I 35 South, US 50 West: Wichita

    1314 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    82.8 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Emporia, Newton

    1268 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    132 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout

    814 ft · 12 sec

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    10 m · 1 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout

    42.8 mi · 51 min

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 50 West: Newton

    60 m · 9 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto US 50 West: Newton

    25.3 mi · 30 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 135 South, US 81 South, US 50 West: Wichita

    3.2 mi · 3 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50, KS 15: Hutchinson

    39.9 mi · 47 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    39.7 mi · 45 min

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    54 m · 2 sec

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout

    66.3 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto 117 Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · 117 Road

  26. 26

    Turn sharp right

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  27. 27

    Turn left

    104 m · 15 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
28 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
2 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 50
189 mi · 60%
I 35 South
83 mi · 26%
US 50 West
25.4 mi · 8%
West 175th Street
8.25 mi · 3%
117 Road
3.92 mi · 1%
West 179th Street
3.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 35 South

Merge slight left

82.8 mi · 01h 24m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.1 mi
294.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Walton
02h 33m from Aubry
Leave By
6:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Aubry 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 Aubry to Fort Dodge?

The road trip is about 317.6 miles (511.1 km) and usually takes 05h 07m 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?

Walton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 160.4 miles from Aubry and 157.2 miles from Fort Dodge.

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

The direct path is about 294.5 miles (473.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.1 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 6:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.27 one way or $84.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Walton

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

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

RAIL

Newton

11 mi away
414 North Main St.
RAIL

Hutchinson

59 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aubry and Fort Dodge. Straight-line distance: 294.47 mi (473.91 km).

Aubry

#1 Aubry

Township in Johnson County, Kansas

Population4,531
Coordinates38.7708400, -94.6710700
Altitude333
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: Johnson Street (-94.670613, 38.77084)
End: (-99.935528, 37.731981)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 511 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.21 gal
42.42 L · about $42.27
Round trip
$84.55
22.42 gal · 84.84 L
Estimated CO2
99.6 kg one way
Round trip: 199.2 kg / 439 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $42.27 $84.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $47.68 $95.35
Premium $4.65 $52.17 $104.34
Diesel $5.30 $59.46 $118.92

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Aubry and Fort Dodge. The current time is 19:02:39.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.