How far is Fort Dodge, KS from Rose Hill, KS?
The driving distance from Fort Dodge, KS to Rose Hill, KS is about 166.2 miles (267.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 153.7 miles (247.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 52m 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.
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Halfway Point
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City in Kansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Dodge and Rose Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Dodge and Rose Hill.
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Start on the route
104 m · 18 sec
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Turn right
144.6 mi · 2 hr 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 235 South
1914 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
6.4 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 135 South, I 35: Kansas Turnpike
2513 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
64 m · 3 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 81: 47th Street
1339 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto East 47th Street South
9.8 mi · 15 min · East 47th Street South
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Continue on Southwest 150th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Southwest 150th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southwest Butler Road;Southwest 150th Street
15 m · 1 sec · Southwest Butler Road
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Exit the rotary onto Southwest Butler Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Southwest Butler Road
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Continue on North Rose Hill Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · North Rose Hill Road
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Turn left onto East Showalter Street
10 m · 1 sec · East Showalter Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Showalter Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Dodge and Rose Hill.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
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145 mi · 02h 54m
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.
Sunny leaving Fort Dodge and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Rose Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Dodge to Rose Hill?
The road trip is about 166.2 miles (267.5 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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?
Cunningham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83 miles from Fort Dodge and 83.3 miles from Rose Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 153.7 miles (247.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:08 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.10 one way or $44.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Dodge and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Rose Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Cunningham
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 Cunningham.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Dodge and Rose Hill. Straight-line distance: 153.67 mi (247.3 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 Rose Hill
City in Butler County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 3,979 |
| Coordinates | 37.5583500, -97.1350400 |
| Altitude | 409 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rose Hill (-97.13504, 37.55835)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 268 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
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 | $22.10 | $44.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.92 | $49.85 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.27 | $54.54 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.08 | $62.16 |
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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