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

The driving distance from Fort Dodge, KS to Kickapoo, KS is about 328.7 miles (529 km), with a travel time of about 06h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 291.8 miles (469.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 54m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
328.72 mi
06h 27m
Flight
291.82 mi
469.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
291.82 mi
Kilometers
469.64 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
328.72 mi
Kilometers
529.03 km
Drive Time
06h 27m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kickapoo
Wed, May 13, 10:06 PM CDT
Return by in Fort Dodge
Thu, May 14, 4:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Dodge
2026-05-13T15:39
Arrive Kickapoo
Wed, May 13, 10:06 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:27 PM to 1:57 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Dodge
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
New Cambria
KS

Human settlement in Saline County, Kansas, United States of America

From Fort Dodge
164.2 mi
03h 13m
To Kickapoo
164.6 mi
03h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 18 mph ESE
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.9 mi · 8 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 75 North: Gage Boulevard, Holton

    970 ft · 24 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: Holton

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 24 East: Lawrence

    3035 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right

    1333 ft · 40 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Northeast Sherman Road

    21.4 mi · 25 min · Northeast Sherman Road

  25. 25

    Turn right

    6.2 mi · 9 min

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2301 ft · 36 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    16.3 mi · 24 min

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Amelia Earhart Drive

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Amelia Earhart Drive

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Edwards Drive

    3113 ft · 1 min · Edwards Drive

  31. 31

    Continue on 203rd Street

    1566 ft · 43 sec · 203rd Street

  32. 32

    Continue on Logan Road

    4.1 mi · 10 min · Logan Road

  33. 33

    Continue on Kickapoo Road

    1499 ft · 42 sec · Kickapoo Road

  34. 34

    Turn right onto 170th Street

    33 m · 5 sec · 170th Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 170th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
81.6 mi · 25%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
50.5 mi · 15%
Northeast Sherman Road
38.7 mi · 12%
East 14th Street
19.3 mi · 6%
US 24 East
7.38 mi · 2%
Logan Road
4.11 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

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.

Drive Time
06h 27m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.9 mi
291.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Cambria
03h 13m from Fort Dodge
Leave By
11:06 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fort Dodge and Sunny near Kickapoo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 328.7 miles (529 km) and usually takes 06h 27m 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?

New Cambria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 164.2 miles from Fort Dodge and 164.6 miles from Kickapoo.

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

The direct path is about 291.8 miles (469.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.9 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 $43.74 one way or $87.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Dodge and Sunny near Kickapoo.

Stop Ideas Near New Cambria

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around New Cambria, 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 New Cambria.

RAIL

Newton

94 mi away
414 North Main St.
RAIL

Hutchinson

99 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Dodge and Kickapoo. Straight-line distance: 291.82 mi (469.64 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
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#2 Kickapoo

Township in Leavenworth County, Kansas

Population1,937
Coordinates39.3988900, -94.9710800
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Dodge (-99.93541, 37.73196)
End: Kickapoo (-94.97108, 39.39889)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 529 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.6 gal
43.91 L · about $43.74
Round trip
$87.49
23.2 gal · 87.82 L
Estimated CO2
103.1 kg one way
Round trip: 206.2 kg / 455 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $43.74 $87.49
Mid-grade $4.25 $49.33 $98.67
Premium $4.65 $53.99 $107.97
Diesel $5.30 $61.53 $123.05

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Dodge and Kickapoo. The current time is 15:39:05.

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.