How far is Fort Dodge, KS from Pleasanton, KS?
The driving distance from Fort Dodge, KS to Pleasanton, KS is about 325.5 miles (523.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 286.2 miles (460.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 55m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 27m.
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 Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Dodge and Pleasanton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Dodge and Pleasanton.
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Start on the route
104 m · 18 sec
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Turn right
156.1 mi · 3 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35: Kansas Turnpike Toll, Kansas City, Oklahoma City
137 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight left
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
18.4 mi · 18 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right
1768 ft · 50 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Boyer Road
79 m · 6 sec · Boyer Road
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Take the exit left
61 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight right onto West Central Avenue
4.9 mi · 9 min · West Central Avenue
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Continue straight
64.9 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Continue straight
14 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
1.5 km · 3 min
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Continue on East Madison Avenue
127 m · 10 sec · East Madison Avenue
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Continue on East Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · East Street
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Continue on West 1st Street
37 mi · 42 min · West 1st Street
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Merge slight left
2547 ft · 39 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 54 East: Travel info center
1038 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto East Wall Street
42 m · 8 sec · East Wall Street
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Take the ramp left
23.7 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Pleasanton
1063 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto East 1100th Road
1618 ft · 46 sec · East 1100th Road
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Continue on East 6th Street
2244 ft · 1 min · East 6th Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
880 ft · 38 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Dodge and Pleasanton.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Longest stretch
Turn right
156 mi · 03h 08m
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 Pleasanton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Dodge to Pleasanton?
The road trip is about 325.5 miles (523.8 km) and usually takes 06h 27m 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?
Andover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 162.4 miles from Fort Dodge and 163 miles from Pleasanton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 286.2 miles (460.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.3 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 $43.33 one way or $86.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Dodge and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pleasanton.
Stop Ideas Near Andover
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking
City of Wichita City Hall
Wichita Municipal Court clerk
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Andover.
Newton
Hutchinson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Dodge and Pleasanton. Straight-line distance: 286.23 mi (460.64 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 Pleasanton
Human settlement in Linn County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 1,158 |
| Coordinates | 38.1778100, -94.7113500 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pleasanton (-94.71135, 38.17781)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 524 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 03m |
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 | $43.33 | $86.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $48.87 | $97.73 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $53.47 | $106.95 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $60.94 | $121.89 |
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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