How far is Fort Dodge, KS from Overbrook, KS?
The driving distance from Fort Dodge, KS to Overbrook, KS is about 292.5 miles (470.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 248.3 miles (399.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 01m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 05h 30m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Unincorporated community in Saline County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Dodge and Overbrook.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Dodge and Overbrook.
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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
3.8 mi · 6 min · 10th Street
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Turn left
47.9 mi · 56 min
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Take the ramp right toward I-70 East, Salina
1227 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
49.4 mi · 49 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
74.7 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
4.3 mi · 5 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 470 South, US 75 South
5.6 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 75 South: Burlingame Road
15.4 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right
1074 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto West 157th Street
6.9 mi · 9 min · West 157th Street
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Turn right onto Maple Street
658 ft · 20 sec · Maple Street
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Turn right onto 6th Street
34 m · 5 sec · 6th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 6th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Dodge and Overbrook.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
74.7 mi · 01h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Fort Dodge and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Overbrook.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Dodge to Overbrook?
The road trip is about 292.5 miles (470.8 km) and usually takes 05h 30m 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?
Glendale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.1 miles from Fort Dodge and 146.5 miles from Overbrook.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 248.3 miles (399.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.2 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.92 one way or $77.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Fort Dodge and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Overbrook.
Stop Ideas Near Glendale
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 Glendale.
Hutchinson
Newton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Dodge and Overbrook. Straight-line distance: 248.31 mi (399.62 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 Overbrook
Human settlement in Osage County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 1,005 |
| Coordinates | 38.7805600, -95.5572000 |
| Altitude | 367 |
| Country | United States |
End: Overbrook (-95.5572, 38.78056)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 471 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 38m |
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 | $38.92 | $77.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $43.89 | $87.78 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $48.03 | $96.06 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $54.74 | $109.47 |
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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