How far is Caney, KS from Fort Dodge, KS?
The driving distance from Caney, KS to Fort Dodge, KS is about 272.2 miles (438.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 225.2 miles (362.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 58m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 29m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Caney and Fort Dodge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Caney and Fort Dodge.
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Start on West 4th Avenue
1987 ft · 1 min · West 4th Avenue
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Turn left onto North McGee Street
3.6 mi · 5 min · North McGee Street
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Take the exit slight right
62.9 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Walnut Valley Green Way
10 m · 1 sec · Walnut Valley Green Way
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Exit the roundabout onto Walnut Valley Green Way
2.4 mi · 3 min · Walnut Valley Green Way
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Turn right
6.1 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto 71st Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · 71st Road
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Continue on Country Club Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Country Club Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West 9th Avenue
9.3 mi · 11 min · West 9th Avenue
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Continue on East 10th Avenue
8.8 mi · 13 min · East 10th Avenue
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Take the ramp right
669 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right
1506 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
22 mi · 22 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 Caney 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.
North McGee Street
Take the exit slight right
62.9 mi · 01h 14m
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 Caney 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 Caney to Fort Dodge?
The road trip is about 272.2 miles (438.1 km) and usually takes 04h 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?
Goddard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.5 miles from Caney and 135.6 miles from Fort Dodge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 225.2 miles (362.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 47 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 8:02 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.24 one way or $72.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Caney and Sunny near Fort Dodge.
Stop Ideas Near Goddard
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 Goddard.
Newton
Hutchinson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Caney and Fort Dodge. Straight-line distance: 225.2 mi (362.42 km).
#1 Caney
City in Montgomery County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 1,948 |
| Coordinates | 37.0114600, -95.9352600 |
| Altitude | 237 |
| 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: 438 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $36.24 | $72.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $40.87 | $81.74 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $44.72 | $89.45 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $50.97 | $101.94 |
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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