How far is Fort Dodge, KS from Scott City, KS?

The driving distance from Fort Dodge, KS to Scott City, KS is about 93.5 miles (150.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74 miles (119.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m 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
93.44 mi
01h 58m
Flight
74.02 mi
119.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.02 mi
Kilometers
119.13 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.44 mi
Kilometers
150.37 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scott City
Mon, Jun 1, 6:41 PM CDT
Return by in Fort Dodge
Mon, Jun 1, 8:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Dodge
2026-06-01T16:43
Arrive Scott City
Mon, Jun 1, 6:41 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:34 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
Pierceville
KS

Township in Finney County, Kansas

From Fort Dodge
46.7 mi
00h 59m
To Scott City
46.7 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
95°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
17 mph SE
Destination
92°F
Today

Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 21 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Dodge and Scott City.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    104 m · 20 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    5.5 mi · 9 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North 14th Avenue

    157 m · 17 sec · North 14th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Wyatt Earp Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Wyatt Earp Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    47.1 mi · 59 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1999 ft · 55 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 83 North, US 50 Business, US 83 Business, Garden City, Scott City

    1420 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right

    33.4 mi · 38 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West 5th Street

    15 m · 2 sec · West 5th Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 5th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Wyatt Earp Boulevard
54.1 mi · 58%
US 83 North
0.27 mi
North 14th Avenue
0.1 mi
West 5th Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

West Wyatt Earp Boulevard

Continue straight

47.1 mi · 00h 59m

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
01h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.5 mi
74 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pierceville
00h 59m from Fort Dodge
Leave By
2:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fort Dodge and Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Scott City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Dodge to Scott City?

The road trip is about 93.5 miles (150.4 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?

Pierceville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.7 miles from Fort Dodge and 46.7 miles from Scott City.

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

The direct path is about 74 miles (119.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 2:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.44 one way or $24.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Dodge and Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Scott City.

Stop Ideas Near Pierceville

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

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

RAIL

Garden City

20 mi away
100 North 7th Street
RAIL

Dodge City

60 mi away
Central Ave & Wyatt Earp St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Dodge and Scott City. Straight-line distance: 74.02 mi (119.13 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 Scott City

Human settlement in Scott County, Kansas, United States of America

Population3,748
Coordinates38.4825200, -100.9070900
Altitude908
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Dodge (-99.93541, 37.73196)
End: Scott City (-100.90709, 38.48252)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 150 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.3 gal
12.48 L · about $12.44
Round trip
$24.89
6.6 gal · 24.96 L
Estimated CO2
29.3 kg one way
Round trip: 58.7 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.44 $24.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.03 $28.07
Premium $4.65 $15.36 $30.72
Diesel $5.30 $17.50 $35.01

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Dodge and Scott City. The current time is 16:43:00.

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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.