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

The driving distance from Concordia, KS to Fort Dodge, KS is about 207.9 miles (334.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 176.6 miles (284.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 57m 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
207.91 mi
03h 28m
Flight
176.57 mi
284.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
176.57 mi
Kilometers
284.17 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
207.91 mi
Kilometers
334.6 km
Drive Time
03h 28m

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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 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Dodge
Sat, May 23, 9:30 AM CDT
Return by in Concordia
Sat, May 23, 12:59 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Concordia
2026-05-23T06:01
Arrive Fort Dodge
Sat, May 23, 9:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:02 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Concordia
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Claflin
KS

City in Barton County, Kansas, United States of America

From Concordia
104.5 mi
01h 44m
To Fort Dodge
103.5 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
73°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    36 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Street

    60 m · 11 sec · State Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West 6th Street

    1549 ft · 60 sec · West 6th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Lincoln Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Street

  5. 5

    Continue on 145th Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · 145th Road

  6. 6

    Continue on 140th Road

    44.1 mi · 46 min · 140th Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Hays

    2424 ft · 46 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    25 mi · 25 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 156, Ellsworth, Great Bend

    931 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    47.9 mi · 56 min

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right

    3.8 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2161 ft · 39 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Railroad Avenue

    2965 ft · 1 min · Railroad Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Railroad Avenue

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Railroad Avenue

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left

    19.3 mi · 23 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Broadway Street

    1.2 km · 52 sec · Broadway Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Northeast Trail Street

    24.3 mi · 29 min · Northeast Trail Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Niles Avenue

    2707 ft · 48 sec · Niles Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East 10th Street

    29.3 mi · 34 min · East 10th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 117 Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · 117 Road

  21. 21

    Turn sharp right

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Turn left

    104 m · 15 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
23 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
140th Road
44.1 mi · 21%
East 10th Street
29.3 mi · 14%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
25 mi · 12%
Northeast Trail Street
24.3 mi · 12%
KS 156
4 mi · 2%
117 Road
3.92 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

47.9 mi · 00h 56m

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
03h 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.3 mi
176.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Claflin
01h 44m from Concordia
Leave By
10:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Concordia and Chance Rain Showers near Fort Dodge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Concordia to Fort Dodge?

The road trip is about 207.9 miles (334.6 km) and usually takes 03h 28m 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?

Claflin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.5 miles from Concordia and 103.5 miles from Fort Dodge.

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

The direct path is about 176.6 miles (284.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.3 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 10:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.68 one way or $55.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Concordia and Chance Rain Showers near Fort Dodge.

Stop Ideas Near Claflin

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

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

RAIL

Hutchinson

74 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave
RAIL

Newton

117 mi away
414 North Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Concordia and Fort Dodge. Straight-line distance: 176.57 mi (284.17 km).

Concordia

#1 Concordia

City in and the county seat of Cloud County, Kansas, United States

Population4,906
Coordinates39.5708400, -97.6625400
Altitude423
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: State Street (-97.662962, 39.570839)
End: (-99.935528, 37.731981)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 335 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.34 gal
27.77 L · about $27.68
Round trip
$55.36
14.68 gal · 55.54 L
Estimated CO2
65.2 kg one way
Round trip: 130.5 kg / 288 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.68 $55.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.22 $62.43
Premium $4.65 $34.16 $68.32
Diesel $5.30 $38.93 $77.86

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Concordia and Fort Dodge. The current time is 06:01:25.

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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.