How far is Fort Dodge, KS from Girard, KS?
The driving distance from Fort Dodge, KS to Girard, KS is about 291.4 miles (468.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 279.4 miles (449.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 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 06h 20m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
The largest city in Kansas and the center of the Wichita metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Dodge and Girard.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Dodge and Girard.
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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 3 toward the route
95 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
29.2 mi · 51 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Pratt Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Pratt Road
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Turn left onto 100th Road
4.4 mi · 8 min · 100th Road
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Continue on Washington Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Washington Street
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Continue on 100th Road
4 mi · 7 min · 100th Road
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Continue on West 620th Avenue
12.7 mi · 22 min · West 620th Avenue
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Continue on West Saint John Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Saint John Street
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Turn right onto North Summit Street
1086 ft · 27 sec · North Summit Street
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Turn left onto East Forest Avenue
1570 ft · 1 min · East Forest Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Forest Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Dodge and Girard.
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
237 mi · 04h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fort Dodge and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Girard.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Dodge to Girard?
The road trip is about 291.4 miles (468.9 km) and usually takes 06h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wichita is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.3 miles from Fort Dodge and 146 miles from Girard.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 279.4 miles (449.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.77 one way or $77.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fort Dodge and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Girard.
Stop Ideas Near Wichita
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 Wichita.
Newton
Hutchinson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Dodge and Girard. Straight-line distance: 279.34 mi (449.56 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 Girard
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 2,656 |
| Coordinates | 37.5111600, -94.8380200 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| Country | United States |
End: Girard (-94.83802, 37.51116)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 469 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 38m |
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 | $38.77 | $77.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $43.72 | $87.44 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $47.84 | $95.69 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $54.53 | $109.05 |
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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