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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 28m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Barton County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
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.
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Start on the route
36 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto State Street
60 m · 11 sec · State Street
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Turn right onto West 6th Street
1549 ft · 60 sec · West 6th Street
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Turn right onto Lincoln Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Street
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Continue on 145th Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · 145th Road
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Continue on 140th Road
44.1 mi · 46 min · 140th Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Hays
2424 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
25 mi · 25 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 156, Ellsworth, Great Bend
931 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left
47.9 mi · 56 min
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Take the ramp slight right
3.8 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto Main Street
2161 ft · 39 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Railroad Avenue
2965 ft · 1 min · Railroad Avenue
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Turn left onto Railroad Avenue
2.1 mi · 5 min · Railroad Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left
19.3 mi · 23 min
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Turn left onto Broadway Street
1.2 km · 52 sec · Broadway Street
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Turn right onto Northeast Trail Street
24.3 mi · 29 min · Northeast Trail Street
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Turn left onto Niles Avenue
2707 ft · 48 sec · Niles Avenue
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Turn right onto East 10th Street
29.3 mi · 34 min · East 10th Street
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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 Concordia 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.
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.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Concordia and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny 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 $29.37 one way or $58.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Concordia and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Fort Dodge.
Stop Ideas Near Claflin
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 Claflin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Concordia and Fort Dodge. Straight-line distance: 176.57 mi (284.17 km).
#1 Concordia
City in and the county seat of Cloud County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 4,906 |
| Coordinates | 39.5708400, -97.6625400 |
| Altitude | 423 |
| 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: 335 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.00 | $29.37 | $58.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $31.94 | $63.89 |
| Premium | $4.73 | $34.73 | $69.45 |
| Diesel | $6.02 | $44.15 | $88.30 |
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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