How far is Fort Dodge, KS from Medicine Lodge, KS?
The driving distance from Fort Dodge, KS to Medicine Lodge, KS is about 100 miles (161 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.5 miles (129.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 20m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in Kiowa County, Kansas, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Dodge and Medicine Lodge.
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Start on the route
104 m · 18 sec
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Turn right
69.5 mi · 1 hr 23 min
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Turn right onto Rancho Road
568 ft · 16 sec · Rancho Road
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Continue on West 5th Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West 5th Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
2027 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on South 1st Avenue
28.6 mi · 41 min · South 1st Avenue
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Turn left onto West 1st Avenue
1697 ft · 1 min · West 1st Avenue
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Turn right onto North Cherry Street
67 m · 15 sec · North Cherry Street
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Turn left
47 m · 11 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
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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
69.5 mi · 01h 23m
Route Summary
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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 Sunny near Medicine Lodge.
Trip Questions
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How long does it take to drive from Fort Dodge to Medicine Lodge?
The road trip is about 100 miles (161 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?
Haviland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50 miles from Fort Dodge and 50.1 miles from Medicine Lodge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.5 miles (129.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 2:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.31 one way or $26.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Dodge and Sunny near Medicine Lodge.
Stop Ideas Near Haviland
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 Haviland.
Dodge City
Hutchinson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Dodge and Medicine Lodge. Straight-line distance: 80.54 mi (129.61 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 Medicine Lodge
City in Barber County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 1,804 |
| Coordinates | 37.2811300, -98.5803600 |
| Altitude | 456 |
| Country | United States |
End: Medicine Lodge (-98.58036, 37.28113)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 161 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $13.31 | $26.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.01 | $30.03 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.43 | $32.86 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.72 | $37.45 |
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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