How far is Fort Dodge, KS from Greeley, KS?
The driving distance from Fort Dodge, KS to Greeley, KS is about 301.6 miles (485.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 265.3 miles (426.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 51m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 55m.
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.
City in Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Dodge and Greeley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Dodge and Greeley.
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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
66.3 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
49 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
79.2 mi · 1 hr 32 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 135 North, US 50 East, US 81 North: Salina, Emporia
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Peabody, Emporia
26.2 mi · 31 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US 50 East: Emporia
65 m · 9 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US 50 East: Emporia
42.8 mi · 51 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka
111 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka
822 ft · 11 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward I 35 North: Kansas City
9 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 35 North: Kansas City
1367 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
55 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 59 South: Garnett
1988 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right
14.6 mi · 17 min
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Turn left onto 2350 Road
4 mi · 10 min · 2350 Road
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Continue on Oregon Road
1500 ft · 41 sec · Oregon Road
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Continue on 2400 Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · 2400 Road
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Continue on Osage Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Osage Road
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Continue on Scipio Road
1 km · 2 min · Scipio Road
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Turn left
1.3 km · 59 sec
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Turn left onto South Prairie Street
2115 ft · 1 min · South Prairie Street
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Turn left onto East Brown Avenue
114 m · 16 sec · East Brown Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Brown Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Dodge and Greeley.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
117 Road
Exit the roundabout
79.2 mi · 01h 32m
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 Greeley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Dodge to Greeley?
The road trip is about 301.6 miles (485.4 km) and usually takes 05h 55m 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?
Newton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.6 miles from Fort Dodge and 151.1 miles from Greeley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 265.3 miles (426.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.3 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 5:08 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.33 one way or $80.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Dodge and Mostly Sunny near Greeley.
Stop Ideas Near Newton
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 Newton.
Newton
Hutchinson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Dodge and Greeley. Straight-line distance: 265.24 mi (426.87 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 Greeley
Human settlement in Anderson County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 302 |
| Coordinates | 38.3666900, -95.1269200 |
| Altitude | 273 |
| Country | United States |
End: Greeley (-95.12692, 38.36669)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 485 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $40.33 | $80.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.18 | $44.46 | $88.93 |
| Premium | $4.53 | $48.21 | $96.42 |
| Diesel | $5.88 | $62.60 | $125.19 |
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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