How far is Fort Dodge, KS from Bellaire, KS?
The driving distance from Fort Dodge, KS to Bellaire, KS is about 163 miles (262.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 145.8 miles (234.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 24m 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 03h 12m.
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.
Human settlement in Stafford County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Dodge and Bellaire.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Dodge and Bellaire.
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Start on the route
104 m · 18 sec
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Turn right
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Turn sharp left onto 117 Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · 117 Road
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Turn right
66.3 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
49 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
45.3 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 96
1047 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Wichita
41.9 mi · 46 min
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Continue on KS 254, El Dorado
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Hillside
1545 ft · 38 sec
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Turn straight onto East 45th Street North
66 m · 4 sec · East 45th Street North
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Keep slight left to continue on East 45th Street North
1.6 mi · 4 min · East 45th Street North
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Turn right onto North Auburn Street
649 ft · 34 sec · North Auburn Street
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Turn left onto Hanover Street
985 ft · 43 sec · Hanover Street
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Continue on Janesville Street
620 ft · 29 sec · Janesville Street
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Turn right onto Clarendon Street
94 m · 14 sec · Clarendon Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Clarendon Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Dodge and Bellaire.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn right
66.3 mi · 01h 17m
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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bellaire.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Dodge to Bellaire?
The road trip is about 163 miles (262.4 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?
Stafford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.4 miles from Fort Dodge and 81.6 miles from Bellaire.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 145.8 miles (234.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 10:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.68 one way or $43.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fort Dodge and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bellaire.
Stop Ideas Near Stafford
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 Stafford.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Dodge and Bellaire. Straight-line distance: 145.79 mi (234.63 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 Bellaire
Bellaire is a place in Kansas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.7625100, -97.2669900 |
| Altitude | 425 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bellaire (-97.26699, 37.76251)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 262 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $21.68 | $43.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.45 | $48.91 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.76 | $53.52 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $30.50 | $61.00 |
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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