How far is Fort Dodge, KS from La Cygne, KS?
The driving distance from Fort Dodge, KS to La Cygne, KS is about 336 miles (540.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 284.7 miles (458.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 17m 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 38m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Marion County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Dodge and La Cygne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Dodge and La Cygne.
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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
59.4 mi · 1 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 68: Ottawa, Louisburg
1618 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right
20.3 mi · 36 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
56 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
5.4 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Take the ramp right
963 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
18.8 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 152
1256 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right
4.3 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto North 4th Street
1716 ft · 47 sec · North 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Dodge and La Cygne.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Fort Dodge and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near La Cygne.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Dodge to La Cygne?
The road trip is about 336 miles (540.7 km) and usually takes 06h 38m 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?
Peabody is a useful midpoint, sitting about 167.7 miles from Fort Dodge and 168.3 miles from La Cygne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 284.7 miles (458.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.3 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 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 $44.69 one way or $89.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fort Dodge and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near La Cygne.
Stop Ideas Near Peabody
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 Peabody.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Dodge and La Cygne. Straight-line distance: 284.73 mi (458.23 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 La Cygne
City in Linn County, Kansas
| Population | 1,108 |
| Coordinates | 38.3500200, -94.7613500 |
| Altitude | 255 |
| Country | United States |
End: La Cygne (-94.76135, 38.35002)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 541 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 11m |
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 | $44.69 | $89.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $50.40 | $100.80 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $55.15 | $110.30 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $62.85 | $125.70 |
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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