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

The driving distance from Fort Dodge, KS to Atwood, KS is about 191.1 miles (307.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155.2 miles (249.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
191.08 mi
04h 08m
Flight
155.25 mi
249.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.25 mi
Kilometers
249.85 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
191.08 mi
Kilometers
307.52 km
Drive Time
04h 08m

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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 04h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Atwood
Wed, Jun 3, 11:45 AM CDT
Return by in Fort Dodge
Wed, Jun 3, 3:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Dodge
2026-06-03T07:37
Arrive Atwood
Wed, Jun 3, 11:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 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
8:44 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Scott City
KS

Human settlement in Scott County, Kansas, United States of America

From Fort Dodge
95.6 mi
02h 04m
To Atwood
95.5 mi
02h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SSE
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    104 m · 20 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    5.5 mi · 9 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North 14th Avenue

    157 m · 17 sec · North 14th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Wyatt Earp Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Wyatt Earp Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    47.1 mi · 59 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1999 ft · 55 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 83 North, US 50 Business, US 83 Business, Garden City, Scott City

    1420 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right

    78.2 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Eagle Eye

    1 mi · 1 min · Eagle Eye

  11. 11

    Turn right

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit left toward I 70 West, Denver

    870 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    15.8 mi · 16 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 25, Atwood, Leoti

    1176 ft · 29 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Range Avenue

    30.5 mi · 55 min · South Range Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto State Street

    1311 ft · 43 sec · State Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South 4th Street

    14 m · 1 sec · South 4th Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 4th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Wyatt Earp Boulevard
54.1 mi · 28%
South Range Avenue
30.5 mi · 16%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
15.8 mi · 8%
Eagle Eye
1.01 mi · 1%
US 83 North
0.27 mi
State Street
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

78.2 mi · 01h 29m

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
04h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.9 mi
155.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Scott City
02h 04m from Fort Dodge
Leave By
8:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Dodge and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Atwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 191.1 miles (307.5 km) and usually takes 04h 08m 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?

Scott City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.6 miles from Fort Dodge and 95.5 miles from Atwood.

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

The direct path is about 155.2 miles (249.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.9 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 8:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.42 one way or $50.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Dodge and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Atwood.

Stop Ideas Near Scott City

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

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

RAIL

Garden City

58 mi away
100 North 7th Street
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 Atwood. Straight-line distance: 155.25 mi (249.85 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
Atwood

#2 Atwood

City in Rawlins County, Kansas, United States

Population1,208
Coordinates39.8066700, -101.0421000
Altitude871
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Dodge (-99.93541, 37.73196)
End: Atwood (-101.0421, 39.80667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 308 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.74 gal
25.52 L · about $25.42
Round trip
$50.83
13.48 gal · 51.04 L
Estimated CO2
59.9 kg one way
Round trip: 119.8 kg / 264 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.42 $50.83
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.67 $57.33
Premium $4.65 $31.37 $62.74
Diesel $5.30 $35.75 $71.50

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Dodge and Atwood. The current time is 07:37:13.

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.