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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Quick Snapshot
Road
150.46 mi
02h 31m
Flight
127.79 mi
205.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.79 mi
Kilometers
205.66 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.46 mi
Kilometers
242.14 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Dodge
Fri, May 29, 3:21 PM CDT
Return by in Conway Springs
Fri, May 29, 5:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Conway Springs
2026-05-29T12:49
Arrive Fort Dodge
Fri, May 29, 3:21 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Conway Springs
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
Pratt
KS

City in Pratt County, Kansas, United States of America

From Conway Springs
75.1 mi
01h 15m
To Fort Dodge
75.3 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Friday

Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Spring Avenue

    98 m · 20 sec · Spring Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North 5th Street

    1889 ft · 38 sec · North 5th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Conway Springs Road

    5.5 mi · 10 min · North Conway Springs Road

  4. 4

    Continue on South 263rd Street West

    1426 ft · 29 sec · South 263rd Street West

  5. 5

    Continue on Grice Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Grice Street

  6. 6

    Continue on South 263rd Street West

    12.1 mi · 21 min · South 263rd Street West

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    25.2 mi · 27 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on D Avenue

    2.4 mi · 5 min · D Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Cannonball Stageline

    31.5 mi · 35 min · Cannonball Stageline

  10. 10

    Continue on East 1st Street

    3.1 mi · 7 min · East 1st Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Cannonball Stageline

    28.7 mi · 33 min · Cannonball Stageline

  12. 12

    Continue on East Kansas Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East Kansas Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on The Yellow Brick Road

    8.3 mi · 10 min · The Yellow Brick Road

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    31.1 mi · 37 min

  15. 15

    Turn left

    104 m · 15 sec

  16. 16

    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.

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
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cannonball Stageline
60.2 mi · 40%
The Yellow Brick Road
39.4 mi · 26%
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
25.2 mi · 17%
South 263rd Street West
12.3 mi · 8%
North Conway Springs Road
5.48 mi · 4%
East 1st Street
3.12 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.6 mi
127.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pratt
01h 15m from Conway Springs
Leave By
1:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Hutchinson

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

Dodge City

113 mi away
Central Ave & Wyatt Earp St.

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).

Conway Springs

#1 Conway Springs

City in Sumner County, Kansas, United States of America

Population1,214
Coordinates37.3903000, -97.6422700
Altitude418
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: Spring Avenue (-97.64227, 37.390253)
End: (-99.935528, 37.731981)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 242 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.31 gal
20.1 L · about $20.02
Round trip
$40.05
10.62 gal · 40.2 L
Estimated CO2
47.2 kg one way
Round trip: 94.4 kg / 208 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Kansas · May 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Conway Springs and Fort Dodge. The current time is 12:49:36.

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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.