How far is Fort Dodge, KS from Mission Hills, KS?
The driving distance from Fort Dodge, KS to Mission Hills, KS is about 328.6 miles (528.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 301.4 miles (485.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 36m 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 18m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Marion County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Dodge and Mission Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Dodge and Mission Hills.
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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
94.6 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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Continue on I 35 North, US 56 East, US 169 North: Des Moines
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight right
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 56 East, US 69 North, US 169 North: Shawnee Mission Parkway
813 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 56, US 69, US 169: Shawnee Mission Parkway
66 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left onto Shawnee Mission Parkway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Shawnee Mission Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Shawnee Mission Parkway
1.5 km · 2 min · Shawnee Mission Parkway
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Turn right onto Nall Avenue
114 m · 16 sec · Nall Avenue
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Turn left onto West 63rd Street
1.6 mi · 5 min · West 63rd Street
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Turn left onto Verona Road
1279 ft · 56 sec · Verona Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Verona Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Dodge and Mission Hills.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 35 North
Merge slight left
94.6 mi · 01h 37m
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.
Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Dodge and Mostly Sunny near Mission Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Dodge to Mission Hills?
The road trip is about 328.6 miles (528.9 km) and usually takes 06h 18m 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 164 miles from Fort Dodge and 164.6 miles from Mission Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 301.4 miles (485.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Dodge and Mostly Sunny near Mission Hills.
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 Mission Hills. Straight-line distance: 301.42 mi (485.09 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 Mission Hills
Census-designated place in Santa Barbara County, California
| Population | 3,533 |
| Coordinates | 39.0177800, -94.6169000 |
| Altitude | 284 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mission Hills (-94.6169, 39.01778)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 529 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 12m |
| 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 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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.
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