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

The driving distance from Fort Dodge, KS to Saint Marys, KS is about 136.3 miles (219.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125.5 miles (201.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
136.24 mi
02h 48m
Flight
125.46 mi
201.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.46 mi
Kilometers
201.91 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.24 mi
Kilometers
219.25 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Marys
Fri, Nov 6, 5:10 PM CST
Return by in Fort Dodge
Fri, Nov 6, 7:59 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Dodge
2026-11-06T14:21
Arrive Saint Marys
Fri, Nov 6, 5:10 PM CST
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM CST

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

Leave by
12:52 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Dodge
9:30 PM CST
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
Pratt
KS

City in Pratt County, Kansas, United States of America

From Fort Dodge
68 mi
01h 24m
To Saint Marys
68.2 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 12:00 PM CST
Wind
2 mph SSE
Destination
39°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM CST
Wind
7 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    104 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    126.2 mi · 2 hr 32 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward 343rd West

    1179 ft · 37 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South 343rd Street West

    3.5 mi · 5 min · South 343rd Street West

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West 21st Street North

    5 mi · 7 min · West 21st Street North

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North 263rd Street West

    1.6 km · 4 min · North 263rd Street West

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West 13th Street North

    1084 ft · 48 sec · West 13th Street North

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 13th Street North

Car Route Details

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

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
8 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 21st Street North
5 mi · 4%
South 343rd Street West
3.54 mi · 3%
North 263rd Street West
0.99 mi · 1%
343rd West
0.22 mi
West 13th Street North
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

126 mi · 02h 32m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
125.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pratt
01h 24m from Fort Dodge
Leave By
12:52 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Fort Dodge and Partly Cloudy near Saint Marys.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 136.3 miles (219.3 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?

Pratt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68 miles from Fort Dodge and 68.2 miles from Saint Marys.

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

The direct path is about 125.5 miles (201.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:52 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.38 one way or $36.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fort Dodge and Partly Cloudy near Saint Marys.

Stop Ideas Near Pratt

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

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

RAIL

Hutchinson

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

Dodge City

113 mi away
Central Ave & Wyatt Earp St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Dodge and Saint Marys. Straight-line distance: 125.46 mi (201.91 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 Saint Marys

Saint Marys is a place in Kansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.7066800, -97.6400500
Altitude461
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Dodge (-99.93541, 37.73196)
End: Saint Marys (-97.64005, 37.70668)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 219 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.81 gal
18.2 L · about $18.38
Round trip
$36.77
9.62 gal · 36.4 L
Estimated CO2
42.7 kg one way
Round trip: 85.5 kg / 188 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.82 $18.38 $36.77
Mid-grade $4.19 $20.15 $40.30
Premium $4.55 $21.90 $43.81
Diesel $5.92 $28.48 $56.96

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Dodge and Saint Marys. The current time is 14:21:28.

Distance to Other Cities

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