How far is Colwich, KS from Fort Dodge, KS?
The driving distance from Colwich, KS to Fort Dodge, KS is about 148.8 miles (239.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131.1 miles (211 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 47m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Stafford County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Colwich and Fort Dodge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colwich and Fort Dodge.
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Start on West Chicago Avenue
38 m · 8 sec · West Chicago Avenue
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Turn left onto South 1st Street
2622 ft · 1 min · South 1st Street
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Continue on North 167th Street West
2.7 mi · 6 min · North 167th Street West
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Turn left
28 mi · 31 min
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Turn left onto US 50 West, KS 14 North, KS 96 West: Kinsley
921 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Illinois Avenue
3.6 mi · 4 min · West Illinois Avenue
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
39.7 mi · 45 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
54 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
66.3 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Turn left onto 117 Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · 117 Road
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Turn sharp right
1.7 mi · 2 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 Colwich 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.
West Illinois Avenue
Exit the roundabout
66.3 mi · 01h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Colwich 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 Colwich to Fort Dodge?
The road trip is about 148.8 miles (239.4 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?
Saint John is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.3 miles from Colwich and 74.4 miles from Fort Dodge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131.1 miles (211 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.80 one way or $39.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Colwich and Sunny near Fort Dodge.
Stop Ideas Near Saint John
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 Saint John.
Hutchinson
Dodge City
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colwich and Fort Dodge. Straight-line distance: 131.08 mi (210.96 km).
#1 Colwich
Human settlement in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 1,492 |
| Coordinates | 37.7791800, -97.5364400 |
| Altitude | 422 |
| 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: 239 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
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 | $19.80 | $39.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.33 | $44.66 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.43 | $48.87 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.85 | $55.69 |
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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