How far is Fort Dodge, KS from Goodland, KS?
The driving distance from Fort Dodge, KS to Goodland, KS is about 197.3 miles (317.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 147.3 miles (237.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 44m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 52m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Scott County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Dodge and Goodland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Dodge and Goodland.
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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
50.4 mi · 50 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 24 Business, Goodland
1072 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Cherry Avenue
1 mi · 3 min · Cherry Avenue
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Turn left onto East 8th Street
1152 ft · 37 sec · East 8th Street
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Turn left onto Broadway Avenue
44 m · 6 sec · Broadway Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Dodge and Goodland.
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.
Sunny leaving Fort Dodge and Sunny near Goodland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Dodge to Goodland?
The road trip is about 197.3 miles (317.6 km) and usually takes 03h 52m 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 98.7 miles from Fort Dodge and 98.7 miles from Goodland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 147.3 miles (237.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 50 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 9:16 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.25 one way or $52.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Fort Dodge and Goodland, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Dodge and Sunny near Goodland.
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 Goodland. Straight-line distance: 147.34 mi (237.12 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 Goodland
City in Kansas, USA
| Population | 4,301 |
| Coordinates | 39.3508300, -101.7101700 |
| Altitude | 1122 |
| Country | United States |
End: Goodland (-101.71017, 39.35083)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 318 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 27m |
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 | $26.25 | $52.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.60 | $59.20 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $32.39 | $64.78 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $36.92 | $73.83 |
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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