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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Stafford County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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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.
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Start on the route
104 m · 18 sec
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Turn right
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Turn sharp left onto 117 Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · 117 Road
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Turn right
66.3 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
49 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
74 mi · 1 hr 25 min
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Turn right onto South Ridge Road
6 mi · 14 min · South Ridge Road
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Turn straight onto Southwest 84th Street
1189 ft · 33 sec · Southwest 84th Street
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Continue on Southwest 84th Street
61 m · 6 sec · Southwest 84th Street
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Continue on South Ridge Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Ridge Road
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Continue on North Madison Avenue
947 ft · 31 sec · North Madison Avenue
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Turn left onto East 7th Street
1113 ft · 33 sec · East 7th Street
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Turn right onto North Washington Avenue
1047 ft · 46 sec · North Washington Avenue
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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.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Stafford.
Hutchinson
Newton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Dodge and Sedgwick. Straight-line distance: 137.73 mi (221.66 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 Sedgwick
City in Kansas
| Population | 1,657 |
| Coordinates | 37.9166800, -97.4225400 |
| Altitude | 421 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sedgwick (-97.42254, 37.91668)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 248 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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