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

The driving distance from Fort Dodge, KS to Lindsborg, KS is about 149.5 miles (240.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.9 miles (218.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
149.53 mi
03h 04m
Flight
135.91 mi
218.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.91 mi
Kilometers
218.72 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.53 mi
Kilometers
240.64 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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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 03h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lindsborg
Thu, Apr 23, 4:24 PM CDT
Return by in Fort Dodge
Thu, Apr 23, 7:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Dodge
2026-04-23T13:19
Arrive Lindsborg
Thu, Apr 23, 4:24 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Dodge
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Pawnee Rock
KS

Township in Barton County, Kansas

From Fort Dodge
74.7 mi
01h 32m
To Lindsborg
74.9 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 mph WNW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 23 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    15.3 mi · 18 min

  14. 14

    Turn slight right

    927 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    47.2 mi · 55 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Lincoln Street

    133 m · 24 sec · East Lincoln Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North 2nd Street

    20 m · 3 sec · North 2nd Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East 14th Street
19.3 mi · 13%
117 Road
3.92 mi · 3%
10th Street
3.79 mi · 3%
Railroad Avenue
2.63 mi · 2%
Niles Avenue
0.51 mi
Main Street
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

47.2 mi · 00h 55m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.6 mi
135.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pawnee Rock
01h 32m from Fort Dodge
Leave By
10:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fort Dodge and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lindsborg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 149.5 miles (240.6 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?

Pawnee Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.7 miles from Fort Dodge and 74.9 miles from Lindsborg.

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

The direct path is about 135.9 miles (218.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 10:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.91 one way or $39.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Dodge and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lindsborg.

Stop Ideas Near Pawnee Rock

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Pawnee Rock and the surrounding midpoint area.
Great Bend City Hall
Scenic stop 7.8 mi away

Great Bend City Hall

Great Bend , KS
1209 Williams St, Great Bend, KS 67530
Rating 4.2/5 21 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 5.6 mi away

Pawnee Rock City Hall

Pawnee Rock , KS
508 Centre St, Pawnee Rock, KS 67567
City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pawnee Rock.

RAIL

Hutchinson

95 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave
RAIL

Dodge City

107 mi away
Central Ave & Wyatt Earp St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Dodge and Lindsborg. Straight-line distance: 135.91 mi (218.72 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Fort Dodge

City in and county seat of Ford County, Kansas, United States

Population28,075
Coordinates37.7319600, -99.9354100
Altitude751
CountryUnited States
Lindsborg

#2 Lindsborg

Town in Kansas, USA

Population3,276
Coordinates38.5736200, -97.6744800
Altitude406
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Dodge (-99.93541, 37.73196)
End: Lindsborg (-97.67448, 38.57362)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 241 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.28 gal
19.97 L · about $19.91
Round trip
$39.82
10.56 gal · 39.94 L
Estimated CO2
46.9 kg one way
Round trip: 93.8 kg / 207 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.91 $39.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.46 $44.91
Premium $4.65 $24.57 $49.15
Diesel $5.30 $28.01 $56.01

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Dodge and Lindsborg. The current time is 13:19:42.

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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.