How far is Fort Dodge, KS from Plainville, KS?
The driving distance from Fort Dodge, KS to Plainville, KS is about 128.3 miles (206.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.4 miles (176.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 26m 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 43m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Pawnee County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Dodge and Plainville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Dodge and Plainville.
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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
7.9 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
61 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Vine Street
105 m · 8 sec · North Vine Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Vine Street
1160 ft · 28 sec · North Vine Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Vine Street
39 m · 2 sec · North Vine Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Vine Street
104 m · 8 sec · North Vine Street
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Continue on North Vine Street
928 ft · 21 sec · North Vine Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Vine Street
37 m · 2 sec · North Vine Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Vine Street
1.6 km · 2 min · North Vine Street
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Continue on 250th Avenue
22.3 mi · 27 min · 250th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Dodge and Plainville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Niles Avenue
Continue straight
61 mi · 01h 19m
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 Sunny near Plainville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Dodge to Plainville?
The road trip is about 128.3 miles (206.4 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?
Ash Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.2 miles from Fort Dodge and 64.1 miles from Plainville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109.4 miles (176.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 1:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.08 one way or $34.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Dodge and Sunny near Plainville.
Stop Ideas Near Ash Valley
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 Ash Valley.
Dodge City
Hutchinson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Dodge and Plainville. Straight-line distance: 109.4 mi (176.06 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 Plainville
Human settlement in Rooks County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 1,768 |
| Coordinates | 39.2347300, -99.2981600 |
| Altitude | 654 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plainville (-99.29816, 39.23473)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 206 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
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 | $17.08 | $34.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.27 | $38.53 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.08 | $42.17 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $24.03 | $48.05 |
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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