How far is Fort Dodge, KS from Colby, KS?
The driving distance from Fort Dodge, KS to Colby, KS is about 162.6 miles (261.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129.8 miles (208.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 34m 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.
Human settlement in Scott 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 Colby.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Dodge and Colby.
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Start on the route
104 m · 20 sec
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Turn left
5.5 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto North 14th Avenue
157 m · 17 sec · North 14th Avenue
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Turn left onto West Wyatt Earp Boulevard
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Wyatt Earp Boulevard
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Continue straight
47.1 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit slight right
1999 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
4.7 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 83 North, US 50 Business, US 83 Business, Garden City, Scott City
1420 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right
78.2 mi · 1 hr 29 min
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Turn left onto Eagle Eye
1 mi · 1 min · Eagle Eye
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Turn right
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit left toward I 70 West, Denver
870 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
15.8 mi · 16 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 25, Atwood, Leoti
1176 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto South Range Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · South Range Avenue
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Turn right onto West 3rd Street
668 ft · 29 sec · West 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Dodge and Colby.
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
78.2 mi · 01h 29m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Fort Dodge and Rain Showers Likely near Colby.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Dodge to Colby?
The road trip is about 162.6 miles (261.6 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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 81.3 miles from Fort Dodge and 81.3 miles from Colby.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129.8 miles (208.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.8 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 10:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.65 one way or $43.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Fort Dodge and Rain Showers Likely near Colby.
Stop Ideas Near Scott City
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 Scott City.
Garden City
Dodge City
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Dodge and Colby. Straight-line distance: 129.84 mi (208.95 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 Colby
City in Thomas County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 5,315 |
| Coordinates | 39.3958400, -101.0523800 |
| Altitude | 963 |
| Country | United States |
End: Colby (-101.05238, 39.39584)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 262 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 01m |
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 | $21.65 | $43.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.41 | $48.82 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.71 | $53.43 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $30.44 | $60.89 |
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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