How far is Conway Springs, KS from Fort Dodge, KS?
The driving distance from Conway Springs, KS to Fort Dodge, KS is about 150.4 miles (242.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127.8 miles (205.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m 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 31m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Pratt County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Conway Springs and Fort Dodge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Conway Springs and Fort Dodge.
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Start on Spring Avenue
98 m · 20 sec · Spring Avenue
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Turn left onto North 5th Street
1889 ft · 38 sec · North 5th Street
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Continue on North Conway Springs Road
5.5 mi · 10 min · North Conway Springs Road
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Continue on South 263rd Street West
1426 ft · 29 sec · South 263rd Street West
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Continue on Grice Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Grice Street
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Continue on South 263rd Street West
12.1 mi · 21 min · South 263rd Street West
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Turn left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
25.2 mi · 27 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on D Avenue
2.4 mi · 5 min · D Avenue
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Continue on Cannonball Stageline
31.5 mi · 35 min · Cannonball Stageline
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Continue on East 1st Street
3.1 mi · 7 min · East 1st Street
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Continue on Cannonball Stageline
28.7 mi · 33 min · Cannonball Stageline
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Continue on East Kansas Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · East Kansas Avenue
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Continue on The Yellow Brick Road
8.3 mi · 10 min · The Yellow Brick Road
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Keep slight right
31.1 mi · 37 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 Conway Springs 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.
Cannonball Stageline
Continue on Cannonball Stageline
31.5 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Conway Springs and Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Dodge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Conway Springs to Fort Dodge?
The road trip is about 150.4 miles (242.1 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?
Pratt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.1 miles from Conway Springs and 75.3 miles from Fort Dodge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 127.8 miles (205.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 1:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.02 one way or $40.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Conway Springs and Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Dodge.
Stop Ideas Near Pratt
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 Pratt.
Hutchinson
Dodge City
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Conway Springs and Fort Dodge. Straight-line distance: 127.79 mi (205.66 km).
#1 Conway Springs
City in Sumner County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 1,214 |
| Coordinates | 37.3903000, -97.6422700 |
| Altitude | 418 |
| 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: 242 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
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 | $20.02 | $40.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.58 | $45.17 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.71 | $49.43 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.16 | $56.33 |
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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