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

The driving distance from Fort Dodge, KS to Sedgwick, KS is about 154.3 miles (248.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.8 miles (221.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 23m 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
154.29 mi
03h 11m
Flight
137.73 mi
221.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.73 mi
Kilometers
221.66 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.29 mi
Kilometers
248.31 km
Drive Time
03h 11m

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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 03h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sedgwick
Mon, May 4, 11:15 PM CDT
Return by in Fort Dodge
Tue, May 5, 2:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Dodge
2026-05-04T20:04
Arrive Sedgwick
Mon, May 4, 11:15 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:36 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
Stafford
KS

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

From Fort Dodge
77 mi
01h 35m
To Sedgwick
77.3 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Mon, May 4 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    66.3 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    49 m · 2 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    74 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Ridge Road

    6 mi · 14 min · South Ridge Road

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Southwest 84th Street

    1189 ft · 33 sec · Southwest 84th Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Southwest 84th Street

    61 m · 6 sec · Southwest 84th Street

  10. 10

    Continue on South Ridge Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Ridge Road

  11. 11

    Continue on North Madison Avenue

    947 ft · 31 sec · North Madison Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East 7th Street

    1113 ft · 33 sec · East 7th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Washington Avenue

    1047 ft · 46 sec · North Washington Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Washington Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
117 Road
78 mi · 51%
South Ridge Road
7.32 mi · 5%
Southwest 84th Street
0.26 mi
East 7th Street
0.21 mi
North Washington Avenue
0.2 mi
North Madison Avenue
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

117 Road

Exit the roundabout

74 mi · 01h 25m

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
03h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.5 mi
137.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stafford
01h 35m from Fort Dodge
Leave By
10:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Fort Dodge and Mostly Sunny near Sedgwick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 154.3 miles (248.3 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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?

Stafford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77 miles from Fort Dodge and 77.3 miles from Sedgwick.

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

The direct path is about 137.8 miles (221.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 10:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.51 one way or $41.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Fort Dodge and Mostly Sunny near Sedgwick.

Stop Ideas Near Stafford

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

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

RAIL

Hutchinson

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

Newton

110 mi away
414 North Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Dodge and Sedgwick. Straight-line distance: 137.73 mi (221.66 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
Sedgwick

#2 Sedgwick

City in Kansas

Population1,657
Coordinates37.9166800, -97.4225400
Altitude421
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Dodge (-99.93541, 37.73196)
End: Sedgwick (-97.42254, 37.91668)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 248 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.44 gal
20.61 L · about $20.51
Round trip
$41.03
10.88 gal · 41.22 L
Estimated CO2
48.3 kg one way
Round trip: 96.7 kg / 213 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.51 $41.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.14 $46.27
Premium $4.65 $25.32 $50.64
Diesel $5.30 $28.85 $57.71

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Dodge and Sedgwick. The current time is 20:04:03.

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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.