How far is Fort Dodge, KS from Belle Plaine, KS?
The driving distance from Fort Dodge, KS to Belle Plaine, KS is about 170.4 miles (274.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 147.2 miles (236.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 58m 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 29m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Kansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Dodge and Belle Plaine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Dodge and Belle Plaine.
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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
8.6 mi · 9 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 81, KS 53: Mulvane
1264 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Casino Drive
1556 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto Kansas Star Drive
119 m · 16 sec · Kansas Star Drive
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Continue on Kansas Star Drive
623 ft · 21 sec · Kansas Star Drive
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Turn right onto 144th Avenue
87 m · 13 sec · 144th Avenue
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Turn left onto North Broadway Road
5.3 mi · 8 min · North Broadway Road
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Continue on North Broadway Road
792 ft · 21 sec · North Broadway Road
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Turn left onto East 90th Avenue North
2.5 mi · 4 min · East 90th Avenue North
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Continue on West 4th Avenue
1113 ft · 28 sec · West 4th Avenue
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Turn left onto North Merchant Street
557 ft · 24 sec · North Merchant Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Merchant Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Dodge and Belle Plaine.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Fort Dodge and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Belle Plaine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Dodge to Belle Plaine?
The road trip is about 170.4 miles (274.2 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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?
Cunningham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.1 miles from Fort Dodge and 85.4 miles from Belle Plaine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 147.2 miles (236.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 10:02 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.66 one way or $45.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Fort Dodge and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Belle Plaine.
Stop Ideas Near Cunningham
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 Cunningham.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Dodge and Belle Plaine. Straight-line distance: 147.23 mi (236.94 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 Belle Plaine
Township in Sumner County, Kansas
| Population | 1,538 |
| Coordinates | 37.3939100, -97.2811500 |
| Altitude | 373 |
| Country | United States |
End: Belle Plaine (-97.28115, 37.39391)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 274 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 07m |
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 | $22.66 | $45.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.56 | $51.12 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.97 | $55.94 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.88 | $63.75 |
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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