How far is Fort Dodge, KS from Conway Springs, KS?
The driving distance from Fort Dodge, KS to Conway Springs, KS is about 150.6 miles (242.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127.8 miles (205.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 21m 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 Pratt County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Dodge and Conway Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Dodge and Conway Springs.
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Start on the route
104 m · 18 sec
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Turn right
131.5 mi · 2 hr 37 min
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Turn right onto South 263rd Street West
12.1 mi · 21 min · South 263rd Street West
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Continue on Grice Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Grice Street
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Continue on South 263rd Street West
1426 ft · 29 sec · South 263rd Street West
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Continue on North Conway Springs Road
5.5 mi · 10 min · North Conway Springs Road
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Continue on North 5th Street
1889 ft · 40 sec · North 5th Street
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Turn right onto Spring Avenue
98 m · 14 sec · Spring Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Spring Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Dodge and Conway Springs.
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
132 mi · 02h 37m
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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Conway Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Dodge to Conway Springs?
The road trip is about 150.6 miles (242.3 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?
Pratt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.1 miles from Fort Dodge and 75.4 miles from Conway Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 127.8 miles (205.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 10:38 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.02 one way or $40.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.2 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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Conway Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Pratt
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 Pratt.
Hutchinson
Dodge City
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Dodge and Conway Springs. Straight-line distance: 127.79 mi (205.66 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 Conway Springs
City in Sumner County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 1,214 |
| Coordinates | 37.3903000, -97.6422700 |
| Altitude | 418 |
| Country | United States |
End: Conway Springs (-97.64227, 37.3903)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 242 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
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 | $20.02 | $40.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.58 | $45.17 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.71 | $49.43 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.16 | $56.33 |
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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