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

The driving distance from Fairway, KS to Fort Dodge, KS is about 327 miles (526.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 300.7 miles (484 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 30m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
327 mi
05h 15m
Flight
300.72 mi
483.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
300.72 mi
Kilometers
483.97 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
327 mi
Kilometers
526.26 km
Drive Time
05h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Dodge
Mon, May 4, 1:57 PM CDT
Return by in Fairway
Mon, May 4, 7:12 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairway
2026-05-04T08:42
Arrive Fort Dodge
Mon, May 4, 1:57 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:15 AM to 1:15 PM CDT

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

Leave by
6:30 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fairway
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Walton
KS

City in Harvey County, Kansas, United States

From Fairway
163.9 mi
02h 37m
To Fort Dodge
163.2 mi
02h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SSW
Destination
49°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Mon, May 4 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 59th Street

    2234 ft · 2 min · West 59th Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Roe Avenue

    648 ft · 20 sec · Roe Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West 60th Street

    633 ft · 30 sec · West 60th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Shawnee Mission Parkway

    3 mi · 6 min · Shawnee Mission Parkway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I 35 South, US 56 West, US 69 South, US 169 South: Wichita

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Continue on I 35 South, US 56 West, US 169 South: Wichita

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    37.1 mi · 39 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    57.3 mi · 58 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Emporia, Newton

    1268 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    132 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    814 ft · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    10 m · 1 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    42.8 mi · 51 min

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 50 West: Newton

    60 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto US 50 West: Newton

    25.3 mi · 30 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 135 South, US 81 South, US 50 West: Wichita

    3.2 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50, KS 15: Hutchinson

    39.9 mi · 47 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    39.7 mi · 45 min

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    54 m · 2 sec

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout

    66.3 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 117 Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · 117 Road

  22. 22

    Turn sharp right

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

    Turn left

    104 m · 15 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
24 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
0 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 50
189 mi · 58%
I 35 South
101 mi · 31%
US 50 West
25.4 mi · 8%
117 Road
3.92 mi · 1%
I 135 South
3.24 mi · 1%
Shawnee Mission Parkway
3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 50

Exit the roundabout

66.3 mi · 01h 17m

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
05h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.3 mi
300.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Walton
02h 37m from Fairway
Leave By
6:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fairway and Mostly Clear near Fort Dodge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 327 miles (526.3 km) and usually takes 05h 15m 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?

Walton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 163.9 miles from Fairway and 163.2 miles from Fort Dodge.

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

The direct path is about 300.7 miles (484 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 6:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.52 one way or $87.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fairway and Mostly Clear near Fort Dodge.

Stop Ideas Near Walton

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

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

RAIL

Newton

11 mi away
414 North Main St.
RAIL

Hutchinson

59 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairway and Fort Dodge. Straight-line distance: 300.72 mi (483.97 km).

Fairway

#1 Fairway

City in Johnson County, Kansas, United States of America

Population3,963
Coordinates39.0222300, -94.6319000
Altitude292
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: West 59th Street (-94.631903, 39.022364)
End: (-99.935528, 37.731981)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 526 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.54 gal
43.68 L · about $43.52
Round trip
$87.03
23.08 gal · 87.36 L
Estimated CO2
102.6 kg one way
Round trip: 205.1 kg / 452 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $43.52 $87.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $49.08 $98.16
Premium $4.65 $53.71 $107.41
Diesel $5.30 $61.21 $122.42

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairway and Fort Dodge. The current time is 08:42:05.

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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.