How far is Fort Dodge, IA from Waukee, IA?
The driving distance from Fort Dodge, IA to Waukee, IA is about 78 miles (125.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.9 miles (101.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Dodge and Waukee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Dodge and Waukee.
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Start on 8th Avenue South
8 m · 7 sec · 8th Avenue South
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Turn left onto South 22nd Street
904 ft · 31 sec · South 22nd Street
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Turn slight left onto 6th Avenue South
94 m · 6 sec · 6th Avenue South
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Continue on South 21st Street
112 m · 20 sec · South 21st Street
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue South
1.1 km · 2 min · 5th Avenue South
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Continue on East Kenyon Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · East Kenyon Road
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Turn left
15.4 mi · 21 min
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Turn left onto 360th Street
4 mi · 6 min · 360th Street
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Turn right onto Paragon Avenue
4 mi · 5 min · Paragon Avenue
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Continue on D Avenue
12.1 mi · 17 min · D Avenue
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Turn left onto 220th Street
3 mi · 4 min · 220th Street
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Turn right onto G Avenue
9.7 mi · 13 min · G Avenue
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Turn left onto 320th Street
1 mi · 1 min · 320th Street
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Turn right onto H Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · H Avenue
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Continue on N Avenue
7 mi · 10 min · N Avenue
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Continue on 4th Street
2475 ft · 58 sec · 4th Street
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Continue on N Avenue
9.1 mi · 13 min · N Avenue
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Continue on Nile Kinnick Drive North
3226 ft · 2 min · Nile Kinnick Drive North
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Turn left onto Greene Street
1 km · 1 min · Greene Street
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Continue on 290th Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · 290th Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
2558 ft · 34 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on Hickman Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Hickman Road
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Turn right onto 6th Street
1076 ft · 33 sec · 6th Street
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Turn left onto Ashworth Drive
43 m · 5 sec · Ashworth Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ashworth Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Dodge and Waukee.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
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15.4 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Fort Dodge and Sunny near Waukee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Dodge to Waukee?
The road trip is about 78 miles (125.6 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?
Beaver is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.2 miles from Fort Dodge and 38.9 miles from Waukee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.9 miles (101.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 3:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.41 one way or $20.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Dodge and Sunny near Waukee.
Stop Ideas Near Beaver
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 Beaver.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Dodge and Waukee. Straight-line distance: 62.9 mi (101.23 km).
#1 Fort Dodge
City in Iowa
| Population | 23,906 |
| Coordinates | 42.4974700, -94.1680200 |
| Altitude | 340 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waukee
City in Dallas County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 26,166 |
| Coordinates | 41.6116600, -93.8852300 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ashworth Drive (-93.885151, 41.611761)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $10.41 | $20.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.74 | $23.48 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.85 | $25.69 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.64 | $29.28 |
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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