How far is Fort Dodge, KS from Grant, KS?
The driving distance from Fort Dodge, KS to Grant, KS is about 162.4 miles (261.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129.2 miles (207.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 48m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Barton County, Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Dodge and Grant.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Dodge and Grant.
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Start on the route
104 m · 18 sec
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Turn right
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Turn sharp left onto 117 Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · 117 Road
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Turn right
29.3 mi · 34 min
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Turn left onto Niles Avenue
2707 ft · 46 sec · Niles Avenue
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Turn right
25.1 mi · 30 min
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Turn right onto East 14th Street
19.3 mi · 23 min · East 14th Street
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Turn right onto Railroad Avenue
2.1 mi · 5 min · Railroad Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Washington Street
46 m · 4 sec · Washington Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Railroad Avenue
2815 ft · 1 min · Railroad Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
2161 ft · 40 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto 10th Street
3.8 mi · 6 min · 10th Street
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Turn left
37.2 mi · 44 min
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Turn left onto 15th Street
2721 ft · 1 min · 15th Street
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Turn right onto 15th Road
7.5 mi · 10 min · 15th Road
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Take the ramp left
914 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
8.7 mi · 9 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward 6th Road
1027 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto 6th Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · 6th Road
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Continue on 60th Road
6 mi · 14 min · 60th Road
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Continue straight
9 mi · 16 min
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Turn right onto Pike Drive
1.1 mi · 4 min · Pike Drive
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Continue on 70th Road
1461 ft · 1 min · 70th Road
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Continue on Puma Lane
1 mi · 4 min · Puma Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 83rd Road
1.3 mi · 5 min · 83rd Road
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Continue on Teal Drive
1326 ft · 60 sec · Teal Drive
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Turn right onto Rye Drive
1.1 mi · 4 min · Rye Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rye Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Dodge and Grant.
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 left
37.2 mi · 00h 44m
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 Mostly Sunny near Grant.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Dodge to Grant?
The road trip is about 162.4 miles (261.4 km) and usually takes 03h 48m 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?
Great Bend is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.2 miles from Fort Dodge and 81.3 miles from Grant.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129.2 miles (207.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.2 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:24 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.90 one way or $43.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Dodge and Mostly Sunny near Grant.
Stop Ideas Near Great Bend
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Great Bend City Hall
Ellinwood City Administrator
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Great Bend.
Hutchinson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Dodge and Grant. Straight-line distance: 129.21 mi (207.94 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 Grant
County in Kansas, United States
| Population | 67 |
| Coordinates | 39.1186200, -98.3336700 |
| Altitude | 440 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grant (-98.33367, 39.11862)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 261 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 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 | $3.82 | $21.90 | $43.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.19 | $24.00 | $48.01 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $26.09 | $52.19 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $33.93 | $67.85 |
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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