How far is Fort Dodge, KS from Lyons, KS?
The driving distance from Fort Dodge, KS to Lyons, KS is about 114 miles (183.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 103.4 miles (166.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Dodge and Lyons.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Dodge and Lyons.
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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
10.6 mi · 14 min · 10th Street
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Continue on East Santa Fe Avenue
20.3 mi · 23 min · East Santa Fe Avenue
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Turn right onto South Grand Avenue
990 ft · 39 sec · South Grand Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Grand Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Dodge and Lyons.
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 right
29.3 mi · 00h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Fort Dodge and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy near Lyons.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Dodge to Lyons?
The road trip is about 114 miles (183.5 km) and usually takes 02h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Larned is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.9 miles from Fort Dodge and 57.1 miles from Lyons.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 103.4 miles (166.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.16 one way or $30.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Dodge and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy near Lyons.
Stop Ideas Near Larned
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 Larned.
Dodge City
Hutchinson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Dodge and Lyons. Straight-line distance: 103.41 mi (166.43 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 Lyons
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 3,433 |
| Coordinates | 38.3450100, -98.2017300 |
| Altitude | 512 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lyons (-98.20173, 38.34501)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 183 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 25m |
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 | $15.16 | $30.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.10 | $34.19 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.71 | $37.42 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.32 | $42.64 |
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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