How far is Fort Dodge, KS from Quinter, KS?

The driving distance from Fort Dodge, KS to Quinter, KS is about 112.3 miles (180.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.8 miles (151 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
112.35 mi
02h 37m
Flight
93.8 mi
150.96 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.8 mi
Kilometers
150.96 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
112.35 mi
Kilometers
180.81 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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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 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Quinter
Sun, Apr 19, 3:35 AM CDT
Return by in Fort Dodge
Sun, Apr 19, 6:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Dodge
2026-04-19T00:58
Arrive Quinter
Sun, Apr 19, 3:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Dodge
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Ness City
KS

City in Ness County, Kansas, United States of America

From Fort Dodge
56.2 mi
01h 18m
To Quinter
56.1 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 17 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Dodge and Quinter.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Dodge and Quinter.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    104 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto 117 Road

    9.8 mi · 16 min · 117 Road

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    79.9 mi · 1 hr 56 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    959 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    19.3 mi · 19 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Quinter

    1075 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Castle Rock Street

    45 m · 4 sec · Castle Rock Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Highway 212

    2325 ft · 1 min · Highway 212

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    3016 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn sharp right onto Old Highway 40

    829 ft · 23 sec · Old Highway 40

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Highway 40

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Dodge and Quinter.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
117 Road
89.9 mi · 80%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
19.5 mi · 17%
Main Street
0.57 mi · 1%
Highway 212
0.44 mi
Old Highway 40
0.16 mi
Castle Rock Street
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

117 Road

Continue straight

79.9 mi · 01h 56m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.5 mi
93.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ness City
01h 18m from Fort Dodge
Leave By
1:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fort Dodge and Sunny near Quinter.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Dodge to Quinter?

The road trip is about 112.3 miles (180.8 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?

Ness City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.2 miles from Fort Dodge and 56.1 miles from Quinter.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 93.8 miles (151 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 1:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.97 one way or $29.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Dodge and Sunny near Quinter.

Stop Ideas Near Ness City

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ness City, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ness City.

RAIL

Dodge City

78 mi away
Central Ave & Wyatt Earp St.
RAIL

Garden City

100 mi away
100 North 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Dodge and Quinter. Straight-line distance: 93.8 mi (150.96 km).

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#1 Fort Dodge

City in and county seat of Ford County, Kansas, United States

Population28,075
Coordinates37.7319600, -99.9354100
Altitude751
CountryUnited States
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#2 Quinter

City in Gove County, Kansas, United States

Population1,073
Coordinates39.0694500, -100.2323600
Altitude813
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Dodge (-99.93541, 37.73196)
End: Quinter (-100.23236, 39.06945)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 181 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.97 gal
15.01 L · about $14.97
Round trip
$29.94
7.94 gal · 30.02 L
Estimated CO2
35.3 kg one way
Round trip: 70.6 kg / 156 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.97 $29.94
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.88 $33.77
Premium $4.65 $18.48 $36.95
Diesel $5.30 $21.06 $42.11

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kansas · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Dodge and Quinter. The current time is 00:58:05.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.