How far is Fort Dodge, KS from Arkansas City, KS?
The driving distance from Fort Dodge, KS to Arkansas City, KS is about 207.7 miles (334.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 165.6 miles (266.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 21m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 10m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Kingman County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Dodge and Arkansas City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Dodge and Arkansas City.
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Start on the route
104 m · 18 sec
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Turn right
144.6 mi · 2 hr 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 235 South
1914 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
6.4 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 135 South, I 35: Kansas Turnpike
2513 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
3125 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35 South: Oklahoma City
1773 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
37.6 mi · 38 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 166, US 81: Arkansas City, South Haven
1284 ft · 39 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East 160th Street South
16.1 mi · 25 min · East 160th Street South
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Turn left onto South 8th Street
1290 ft · 37 sec · South 8th Street
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Turn right onto West Washington Avenue
1439 ft · 45 sec · West Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto South 4th Street
871 ft · 26 sec · South 4th Street
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Turn right onto West Central Avenue
1641 ft · 49 sec · West Central Avenue
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Turn right
37 m · 9 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 Fort Dodge and Arkansas City.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn right
145 mi · 02h 54m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fort Dodge and Mostly Sunny near Arkansas City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Dodge to Arkansas City?
The road trip is about 207.7 miles (334.3 km) and usually takes 04h 10m 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?
Kingman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.7 miles from Fort Dodge and 104 miles from Arkansas City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 165.6 miles (266.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.1 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 8:38 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.64 one way or $55.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fort Dodge and Mostly Sunny near Arkansas City.
Stop Ideas Near Kingman
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 Kingman.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Dodge and Arkansas City. Straight-line distance: 165.61 mi (266.53 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Arkansas City
City in Cowley County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 11,669 |
| Coordinates | 37.0619700, -97.0383700 |
| Altitude | 341 |
| Country | United States |
End: Arkansas City (-97.03837, 37.06197)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 334 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 35m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $27.64 | $55.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.17 | $62.35 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $34.11 | $68.23 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $38.88 | $77.76 |
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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