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

The driving distance from Cimarron, KS to Fort Dodge, KS is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.53 mi
00h 31m
Flight
23.13 mi
37.22 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.13 mi
Kilometers
37.22 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.53 mi
Kilometers
44.3 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Dodge
Sat, May 2, 7:08 PM CDT
Return by in Cimarron
Sat, May 2, 7:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cimarron
2026-05-02T18:37
Arrive Fort Dodge
Sat, May 2, 7:08 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cimarron
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Dodge City
KS

City in and county seat of Ford County, Kansas, United States

From Cimarron
11.7 mi
00h 15m
To Fort Dodge
15.8 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph WSW
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Avenue A

    14 mi · 17 min · Avenue A

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 2 min

  3. 3

    Continue on Wyatt Earp Boulevard

    1.4 km · 59 sec · Wyatt Earp Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on West Wyatt Earp Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · West Wyatt Earp Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North 14th Avenue

    157 m · 15 sec · North 14th Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Trail Street

    4.4 mi · 8 min · West Trail Street

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Turn right

    104 m · 15 sec

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
9 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue A
16 mi · 58%
West Trail Street
5.54 mi · 20%
West Wyatt Earp Boulevard
1.01 mi · 4%
Wyatt Earp Boulevard
0.84 mi · 3%
North 14th Avenue
0.1 mi
Longest Stretch

Avenue A

Start on Avenue A

14 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
23.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dodge City
00h 15m from Cimarron
Leave By
7:28 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cimarron 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 Cimarron to Fort Dodge?

The road trip is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Dodge City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Cimarron and 15.8 miles from Fort Dodge.

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

The direct path is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.66 one way or $7.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cimarron and Sunny near Fort Dodge.

Stop Ideas Near Dodge City

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

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

RAIL

Dodge City

Central Ave & Wyatt Earp St.
RAIL

Garden City

79 mi away
100 North 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cimarron and Fort Dodge. Straight-line distance: 23.13 mi (37.22 km).

Cimarron

#1 Cimarron

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

Population2,197
Coordinates37.8066900, -100.3482000
Altitude803
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: Avenue A (-100.348184, 37.80679)
End: (-99.935528, 37.731981)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.97 gal
3.68 L · about $3.66
Round trip
$7.32
1.94 gal · 7.36 L
Estimated CO2
8.6 kg one way
Round trip: 17.2 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.66 $7.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.13 $8.25
Premium $4.65 $4.51 $9.03
Diesel $5.30 $5.14 $10.29

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Cimarron and Fort Dodge. The current time is 18:37:14.

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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.