How far is Fort Dodge, KS from Saint George, KS?

The driving distance from Fort Dodge, KS to Saint George, KS is about 234.8 miles (377.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 215.2 miles (346.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
234.8 mi
04h 36m
Flight
215.22 mi
346.37 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
215.22 mi
Kilometers
346.37 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
234.8 mi
Kilometers
377.87 km
Drive Time
04h 36m

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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 04h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint George
Tue, Jun 2, 2:23 PM CDT
Return by in Fort Dodge
Tue, Jun 2, 6:59 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Dodge
2026-06-02T09:47
Arrive Saint George
Tue, Jun 2, 2:23 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Dodge
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Ellsworth
KS

City in Kansas

From Fort Dodge
117.3 mi
02h 18m
To Saint George
117.6 mi
02h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 mph E
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Dodge and Saint George.

  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

    3.9 mi · 7 min · 117 Road

  4. 4

    Turn right

    29.3 mi · 34 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Niles Avenue

    2707 ft · 46 sec · Niles Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right

    25.1 mi · 30 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East 14th Street

    19.3 mi · 23 min · East 14th Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Railroad Avenue

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Railroad Avenue

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Washington Street

    46 m · 4 sec · Washington Street

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Railroad Avenue

    2815 ft · 1 min · Railroad Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2161 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 10th Street

    3.8 mi · 6 min · 10th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left

    47.9 mi · 56 min

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right toward I-70 East, Salina

    1227 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    49.4 mi · 49 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    27.7 mi · 28 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 18 East: Manhattan

    1385 ft · 40 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left

    14.4 mi · 18 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Poyntz Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Poyntz Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Flush Road

    1662 ft · 51 sec · Flush Road

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Military Trail Road

    2879 ft · 56 sec · Military Trail Road

  23. 23

    Continue on 1st Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · 1st Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Grant Street

    93 m · 13 sec · Grant Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
49.4 mi · 21%
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
27.7 mi · 12%
East 14th Street
19.3 mi · 8%
East Poyntz Avenue
6.64 mi · 3%
117 Road
3.92 mi · 2%
10th Street
3.79 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

49.4 mi · 00h 49m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.6 mi
215.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellsworth
02h 18m from Fort Dodge
Leave By
7:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Dodge and Mostly Cloudy near Saint George.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Dodge to Saint George?

The road trip is about 234.8 miles (377.9 km) and usually takes 04h 36m 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?

Ellsworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.3 miles from Fort Dodge and 117.6 miles from Saint George.

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

The direct path is about 215.2 miles (346.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 7:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.22 one way or $62.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Dodge and Mostly Cloudy near Saint George.

Stop Ideas Near Ellsworth

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ellsworth, 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 Ellsworth.

RAIL

Hutchinson

79 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave
RAIL

Newton

108 mi away
414 North Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Dodge and Saint George. Straight-line distance: 215.22 mi (346.37 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Fort Dodge

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

Population28,075
Coordinates37.7319600, -99.9354100
Altitude751
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Saint George

City in Kansas, United States

Population1,017
Coordinates39.1911100, -96.4202800
Altitude312
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Dodge (-99.93541, 37.73196)
End: Saint George (-96.42028, 39.19111)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 378 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.28 gal
31.36 L · about $31.22
Round trip
$62.45
16.56 gal · 62.72 L
Estimated CO2
73.6 kg one way
Round trip: 147.2 kg / 325 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.22 $62.45
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.21 $70.43
Premium $4.65 $38.54 $77.07
Diesel $5.30 $43.92 $87.83

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Dodge and Saint George. The current time is 09:47:39.

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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.