How far is Fort Dodge, KS from Parker, KS?
The driving distance from Fort Dodge, KS to Parker, KS is about 310.6 miles (499.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 272.2 miles (438 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 34m 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 17m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Harvey County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Dodge and Parker.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Dodge and Parker.
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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
55 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 59 South: Garnett
1988 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right
14.6 mi · 17 min
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Turn left onto 2350 Road
4 mi · 10 min · 2350 Road
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Continue on Oregon Road
1500 ft · 41 sec · Oregon Road
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Continue on 2400 Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · 2400 Road
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Continue on Osage Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Osage Road
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Continue on Scipio Road
1 km · 2 min · Scipio Road
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Turn left
1.3 km · 57 sec
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Turn right onto Northeast Trego Road
1 mi · 3 min · Northeast Trego Road
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Turn left onto Northeast 2200 Road
3.3 mi · 8 min · Northeast 2200 Road
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Continue on West 2200th Road
3 mi · 7 min · West 2200th Road
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Continue on Devlin Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Devlin Road
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Continue on West 2100th Road
1.2 km · 2 min · West 2100th Road
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Continue on West Woodward Street
1129 ft · 34 sec · West Woodward Street
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Turn right onto North Center Avenue
1016 ft · 28 sec · North Center Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Center Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Dodge and Parker.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
117 Road
Exit the roundabout
79.2 mi · 01h 32m
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 leaving Fort Dodge and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Parker.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Dodge to Parker?
The road trip is about 310.6 miles (499.8 km) and usually takes 06h 17m 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?
North Newton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155 miles from Fort Dodge and 155.5 miles from Parker.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 272.2 miles (438 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.4 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 $41.33 one way or $82.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Dodge and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Parker.
Stop Ideas Near North Newton
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 North Newton.
Newton
Hutchinson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Dodge and Parker. Straight-line distance: 272.15 mi (437.98 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 Parker
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 1,052 |
| Coordinates | 38.3283500, -94.9919100 |
| Altitude | 306 |
| Country | United States |
End: Parker (-94.99191, 38.32835)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 500 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 52m |
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 | $41.33 | $82.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $46.61 | $93.23 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $51.01 | $102.02 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $58.13 | $116.26 |
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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