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

The driving distance from Fort Dodge, KS to Anthony, KS is about 137.9 miles (222 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.8 miles (180 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
137.91 mi
03h 07m
Flight
111.85 mi
180 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.85 mi
Kilometers
180 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.91 mi
Kilometers
221.95 km
Drive Time
03h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anthony
Wed, Apr 15, 12:28 AM CDT
Return by in Fort Dodge
Wed, Apr 15, 3:35 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Dodge
2026-04-14T21:21
Arrive Anthony
Wed, Apr 15, 12:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Dodge
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
Pratt
KS

City in Pratt County, Kansas, United States of America

From Fort Dodge
68.8 mi
01h 33m
To Anthony
69 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 24 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    104 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    69.5 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Rancho Road

    568 ft · 16 sec · Rancho Road

  4. 4

    Continue on West 5th Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West 5th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2027 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on South 1st Avenue

    29 mi · 42 min · South 1st Avenue

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Fowler Avenue

    21.2 mi · 32 min · West Fowler Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Hershey Highway

    10.1 mi · 15 min · Hershey Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right

    6 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2280 ft · 51 sec · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Bluff Avenue

    119 m · 19 sec · North Bluff Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Steadman Street

    27 m · 4 sec · West Steadman Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Steadman Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South 1st Avenue
29 mi · 21%
West Fowler Avenue
21.2 mi · 15%
Hershey Highway
10.1 mi · 7%
West 5th Street
0.98 mi · 1%
West Main Street
0.43 mi
South Main Street
0.38 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

69.5 mi · 01h 23m

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
03h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.1 mi
111.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pratt
01h 33m from Fort Dodge
Leave By
10:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fort Dodge and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Anthony.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 137.9 miles (222 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?

Pratt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.8 miles from Fort Dodge and 69 miles from Anthony.

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

The direct path is about 111.8 miles (180 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 10:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.36 one way or $36.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Dodge and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Anthony.

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 Fort Dodge and Anthony. Straight-line distance: 111.85 mi (180 km).

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#1 Fort Dodge

City in and county seat of Ford County, Kansas, United States

Population28,075
Coordinates37.7319600, -99.9354100
Altitude751
CountryUnited States
Anthony

#2 Anthony

City in Kansas

Population2,032
Coordinates37.1533600, -98.0311700
Altitude412
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Dodge (-99.93541, 37.73196)
End: Anthony (-98.03117, 37.15336)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 222 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.87 gal
18.42 L · about $18.36
Round trip
$36.73
9.74 gal · 36.84 L
Estimated CO2
43.3 kg one way
Round trip: 86.6 kg / 191 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.36 $36.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.71 $41.42
Premium $4.65 $22.66 $45.33
Diesel $5.30 $25.83 $51.66

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Dodge and Anthony. The current time is 21:21:05.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.