How far is Fort Dodge, KS from Eudora, KS?

The driving distance from Fort Dodge, KS to Eudora, KS is about 308.1 miles (495.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 275.1 miles (442.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 38m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
308.17 mi
05h 49m
Flight
275.12 mi
442.77 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
275.12 mi
Kilometers
442.77 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
308.17 mi
Kilometers
495.95 km
Drive Time
05h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eudora
Thu, Apr 23, 6:11 AM CDT
Return by in Fort Dodge
Thu, Apr 23, 12:00 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Dodge
2026-04-23T00:22
Arrive Eudora
Thu, Apr 23, 6:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:49 AM to 1:49 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:22 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Dodge
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Trenton
KS

Human settlement in Kansas, United States of America

From Fort Dodge
153.9 mi
02h 54m
To Eudora
154.3 mi
02h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 mph WNW
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Dodge and Eudora.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Dodge and Eudora.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    104 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto 117 Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · 117 Road

  4. 4

    Turn right

    29.3 mi · 34 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Niles Avenue

    2707 ft · 46 sec · Niles Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right

    25.1 mi · 30 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East 14th Street

    19.3 mi · 23 min · East 14th Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Railroad Avenue

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Railroad Avenue

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Washington Street

    46 m · 4 sec · Washington Street

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Railroad Avenue

    2815 ft · 1 min · Railroad Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2161 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 10th Street

    3.8 mi · 6 min · 10th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left

    47.9 mi · 56 min

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right toward I-70 East, Salina

    1227 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    49.4 mi · 49 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    74.7 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    14.9 mi · 17 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    1.2 km · 52 sec · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Kansas Turnpike

    14 mi · 14 min · Kansas Turnpike

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 10: Lecompton, Lawrence

    2307 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South Lawrence Trafficway

    14.5 mi · 17 min · South Lawrence Trafficway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 1057: East 1900 Road

    1290 ft · 38 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East 1900 Road

    2964 ft · 1 min · East 1900 Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto North 1400 Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North 1400 Road

  26. 26

    Continue on West 10th Street

    2359 ft · 1 min · West 10th Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Main Street

    156 m · 22 sec · Main Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Dodge and Eudora.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
28 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
90.3 mi · 29%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
50.5 mi · 16%
East 14th Street
19.3 mi · 6%
South Lawrence Trafficway
14.5 mi · 5%
Kansas Turnpike
14 mi · 5%
117 Road
3.92 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

74.7 mi · 01h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33 mi
275.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Trenton
02h 54m from Fort Dodge
Leave By
5:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fort Dodge and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Eudora.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Dodge to Eudora?

The road trip is about 308.1 miles (495.9 km) and usually takes 05h 49m 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?

Trenton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.9 miles from Fort Dodge and 154.3 miles from Eudora.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 275.1 miles (442.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 33 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 5:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.99 one way or $81.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Dodge and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Eudora.

Stop Ideas Near Trenton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Trenton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Trenton.

RAIL

Hutchinson

96 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave
RAIL

Newton

97 mi away
414 North Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Dodge and Eudora. Straight-line distance: 275.12 mi (442.77 km).

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#1 Fort Dodge

City in and county seat of Ford County, Kansas, United States

Population28,075
Coordinates37.7319600, -99.9354100
Altitude751
CountryUnited States
Eudora

#2 Eudora

City in Kansas, United States

Population6,393
Coordinates38.9433400, -95.0985800
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Dodge (-99.93541, 37.73196)
End: Eudora (-95.09858, 38.94334)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 496 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.87 gal
41.16 L · about $40.99
Round trip
$81.98
21.74 gal · 82.32 L
Estimated CO2
96.6 kg one way
Round trip: 193.2 kg / 426 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $40.99 $81.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $46.23 $92.46
Premium $4.65 $50.59 $101.18
Diesel $5.30 $57.65 $115.31

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kansas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Dodge and Eudora. The current time is 00:22:12.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.