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

The driving distance from Fort Dodge, KS to Aubry, KS is about 321.2 miles (516.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 294.5 miles (473.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
321.2 mi
06h 12m
Flight
294.47 mi
473.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
294.47 mi
Kilometers
473.91 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
321.2 mi
Kilometers
516.92 km
Drive Time
06h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aubry
Sat, Apr 18, 1:33 AM CDT
Return by in Fort Dodge
Sat, Apr 18, 7:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Dodge
2026-04-17T19:20
Arrive Aubry
Sat, Apr 18, 1:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:13 PM to 1:43 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Dodge
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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 Fort Dodge
160.3 mi
03h 06m
To Aubry
160.9 mi
03h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 30 mph WNW
Destination
81°F
Friday

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 22 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    104 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto 117 Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · 117 Road

  4. 4

    Turn right

    66.3 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    49 m · 2 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    79.2 mi · 1 hr 32 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 135 North, US 50 East, US 81 North: Salina, Emporia

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

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

    26.2 mi · 31 min

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US 50 East: Emporia

    65 m · 9 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto US 50 East: Emporia

    42.8 mi · 51 min

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka

    111 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka

    822 ft · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward I 35 North: Kansas City

    9 m · 1 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto I 35 North: Kansas City

    1367 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    82.7 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 56 West: Gardner

    1.1 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West 175th Street

    7.8 mi · 13 min · West 175th Street

  18. 18

    Continue on West 179th Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · West 179th Street

  19. 19

    Take the ramp right toward US 69 South: Fort Scott

    770 ft · 19 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward 199th Street

    886 ft · 28 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West 199th Street

    1840 ft · 56 sec · West 199th Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Foster Street

    1182 ft · 55 sec · Foster Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto 197th Terrace

    126 m · 24 sec · 197th Terrace

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Johnson Street

    44 m · 6 sec · Johnson Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Johnson Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
2 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
117 Road
83.1 mi · 26%
I 35 North
82.9 mi · 26%
US 50 East
42.8 mi · 13%
US 50
26.2 mi · 8%
West 175th Street
7.84 mi · 2%
West 179th Street
3.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 35 North

Merge slight left

82.7 mi · 01h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 12m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.7 mi
294.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Walton
03h 06m from Fort Dodge
Leave By
11:34 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fort Dodge and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms near Aubry.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 321.2 miles (516.9 km) and usually takes 06h 12m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Walton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 160.3 miles from Fort Dodge and 160.9 miles from Aubry.

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

The direct path is about 294.5 miles (473.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.73 one way or $85.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Dodge and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms near Aubry.

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 Fort Dodge and Aubry. Straight-line distance: 294.47 mi (473.91 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
Aubry

#2 Aubry

Township in Johnson County, Kansas

Population4,531
Coordinates38.7708400, -94.6710700
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Dodge (-99.93541, 37.73196)
End: Aubry (-94.67107, 38.77084)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 517 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.33 gal
42.9 L · about $42.73
Round trip
$85.45
22.66 gal · 85.8 L
Estimated CO2
100.7 kg one way
Round trip: 201.4 kg / 444 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $42.73 $85.45
Mid-grade $4.25 $48.19 $96.37
Premium $4.65 $52.73 $105.46
Diesel $5.30 $60.09 $120.19

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Dodge and Aubry. The current time is 19:20:59.

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.