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

The driving distance from Conway, KS to Fort Dodge, KS is about 136.8 miles (220.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125 miles (201.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
136.75 mi
02h 26m
Flight
124.94 mi
201.07 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.94 mi
Kilometers
201.07 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.75 mi
Kilometers
220.07 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Dodge
Sat, May 2, 5:39 PM CDT
Return by in Conway
Sat, May 2, 8:05 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Conway
2026-05-02T15:13
Arrive Fort Dodge
Sat, May 2, 5:39 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Conway
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Pawnee Rock
KS

Township in Barton County, Kansas

From Conway
68.4 mi
01h 13m
To Fort Dodge
68.4 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 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 Conway and Fort Dodge.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    35 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    54 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2161 ft · 39 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Railroad Avenue

    2965 ft · 1 min · Railroad Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Railroad Avenue

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Railroad Avenue

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left

    19.3 mi · 23 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Broadway Street

    1.2 km · 52 sec · Broadway Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Northeast Trail Street

    24.3 mi · 29 min · Northeast Trail Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Niles Avenue

    2707 ft · 48 sec · Niles Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East 10th Street

    29.3 mi · 34 min · East 10th Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 117 Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · 117 Road

  12. 12

    Turn sharp right

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    104 m · 15 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Conway 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
14 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East 10th Street
29.3 mi · 21%
Northeast Trail Street
24.3 mi · 18%
117 Road
3.92 mi · 3%
Railroad Avenue
2.66 mi · 2%
Broadway Street
0.76 mi · 1%
Niles Avenue
0.51 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

54 mi · 01h 03m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
125 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pawnee Rock
01h 13m from Conway
Leave By
1:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Conway 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 Conway to Fort Dodge?

The road trip is about 136.8 miles (220.1 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?

Pawnee Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.4 miles from Conway and 68.4 miles from Fort Dodge.

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

The direct path is about 125 miles (201.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 1:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.21 one way or $36.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pawnee Rock

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Pawnee Rock and the surrounding midpoint area.
Great Bend City Hall
Scenic stop 14.1 mi away

Great Bend City Hall

Great Bend , KS
1209 Williams St, Great Bend, KS 67530
Rating 4.2/5 21 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 0.7 mi away

Pawnee Rock City Hall

Pawnee Rock , KS
508 Centre St, Pawnee Rock, KS 67567
City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pawnee Rock.

RAIL

Hutchinson

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

Dodge City

107 mi away
Central Ave & Wyatt Earp St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Conway and Fort Dodge. Straight-line distance: 124.94 mi (201.07 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Conway

Human settlement in Kansas, United States of America

Population1,182
Coordinates38.3694500, -97.7864300
Altitude470
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: (-97.786622, 38.369554)
End: (-99.935528, 37.731981)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 220 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.83 gal
18.27 L · about $18.21
Round trip
$36.43
9.66 gal · 36.54 L
Estimated CO2
42.9 kg one way
Round trip: 85.8 kg / 189 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.21 $36.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.54 $41.08
Premium $4.65 $22.48 $44.96
Diesel $5.30 $25.62 $51.24

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 Conway and Fort Dodge. The current time is 15:13:06.

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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.