How far is Fort Dodge, KS from Bolton, KS?
The driving distance from Fort Dodge, KS to Bolton, KS is about 270.5 miles (435.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 230 miles (370.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 55m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Dodge and Bolton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Dodge and Bolton.
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Start on the route
104 m · 18 sec
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Turn right
237.1 mi · 4 hr 44 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
48 m · 2 sec · Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
14.5 mi · 17 min · Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1587 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right
7.6 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto Taylor Road
1292 ft · 31 sec · Taylor Road
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Turn left onto North 10th Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · North 10th Street
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Take the exit straight
76 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Main Street
3 mi · 5 min · West Main Street
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Turn left
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Turn right
26 m · 4 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 Bolton.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
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237 mi · 04h 44m
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.
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Dodge and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bolton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Dodge to Bolton?
The road trip is about 270.5 miles (435.4 km) and usually takes 05h 27m 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?
Goddard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135 miles from Fort Dodge and 135.5 miles from Bolton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 230 miles (370.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.5 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 6:04 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.01 one way or $72.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Dodge and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bolton.
Stop Ideas Near Goddard
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking
City of Wichita City Hall
Wichita Municipal Court clerk
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Goddard.
Newton
Hutchinson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Dodge and Bolton. Straight-line distance: 229.99 mi (370.13 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 Bolton
City in United States of America
| Population | 1,634 |
| Coordinates | 37.1567400, -95.8055400 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bolton (-95.80554, 37.15674)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 435 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $36.01 | $72.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $40.62 | $81.23 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $44.45 | $88.89 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $50.65 | $101.31 |
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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