How far is Fort Morgan, CO from Damascus, AR?

The driving distance from Fort Morgan, CO to Damascus, AR is about 930.9 miles (1498.2 km), with a travel time of about 16h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 706.6 miles (1137.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 33h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
930.93 mi
16h 32m
Flight
706.6 mi
1137.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
706.6 mi
Kilometers
1137.17 km
Flight Time
01h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
930.93 mi
Kilometers
1498.19 km
Drive Time
16h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 16h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Damascus
Tue, Jun 2, 9:52 PM CDT
Return by in Fort Morgan
Wed, Jun 3, 1:24 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Morgan
2026-06-02T04:19
Arrive Damascus
Tue, Jun 2, 8:52 PM MDT
Route Timing
16h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
11:33 PM to 1:03 AM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
2:54 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Morgan
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
North Newton
KS

City in Harvey County, Kansas, United States of America

From Fort Morgan
465.1 mi
08h 16m
To Damascus
465.8 mi
08h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph SE
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Morgan and Damascus.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Morgan and Damascus.

  1. 1

    Start on State Street

    42 m · 6 sec · State Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Kiowa Avenue

    110 m · 14 sec · East Kiowa Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 76 East

    1221 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    11.1 mi · 11 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 34, US 6: Akron, Yuma, Wray

    820 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto US Highway 6

    1.3 km · 1 min · US Highway 6

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 34

    21.2 mi · 25 min · US Highway 34

  9. 9

    Continue on West 1st Street

    54.6 mi · 1 hr 7 min · West 1st Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Dexter Street

    54.7 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Dexter Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Rose Avenue

    1827 ft · 38 sec · Rose Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left toward I 70 East

    742 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    261.6 mi · 4 hr 22 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 135 South, US 81 South: Wichita

    2112 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    63 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    30.2 mi · 35 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35 South: Oklahoma City

    1773 ft · 43 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike

    41.9 mi · 42 min · Kansas Turnpike

  20. 20

    Continue on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

    41.6 mi · 42 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 412 East: Tulsa

    973 ft · 25 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Cimarron Turnpike

    14.6 mi · 15 min · Cimarron Turnpike

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 177: Stillwater, Ponca City

    671 ft · 8 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    1074 ft · 12 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Cimarron Turnpike

    44.1 mi · 42 min · Cimarron Turnpike

  26. 26

    Continue on Keystone Expressway

    5 mi · 5 min · Keystone Expressway

  27. 27

    Continue on Jerald Warden Memorial Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Jerald Warden Memorial Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on Keystone Expressway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Keystone Expressway

  29. 29

    Continue on Sand Springs Expressway

    14.4 mi · 16 min · Sand Springs Expressway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward I 244 West, US 64 East, OK 51 East, US 75 South: Broken Arrow, Okmulgee, Oklahoma City

    1291 ft · 27 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

    3169 ft · 49 sec · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight left toward US 75 North, US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow

    1437 ft · 35 sec · Inner Dispersal Loop

  33. 33

    Continue on Broken Arrow Expressway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Broken Arrow Expressway

  34. 34

    Keep slight right to continue on Broken Arrow Expressway

    10.8 mi · 13 min · Broken Arrow Expressway

  35. 35

    Continue on Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge

    115 m · 5 sec · Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge

  36. 36

    Continue on Disabled American Veterans Highway

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Disabled American Veterans Highway

  37. 37

    Continue on Muskogee Turnpike

    55.3 mi · 54 min · Muskogee Turnpike

  38. 38

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Fort Smith

    1.4 km · 1 min

  39. 39

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

    168.8 mi · 2 hr 51 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

  40. 40

    Take the exit slight right toward US 65 North, US 65B South

    865 ft · 21 sec

  41. 41

    Keep slight left

    782 ft · 19 sec

  42. 42

    Turn left onto Skyline Drive

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Skyline Drive

  43. 43

    Continue on US Highway 65

    3.2 mi · 4 min · US Highway 65

  44. 44

    Continue on South Broadview Street

    11.8 mi · 17 min · South Broadview Street

  45. 45

    Continue on US Highway 65

    1.5 mi · 2 min · US Highway 65

  46. 46

    Continue on North Broadview Street

    1.2 km · 56 sec · North Broadview Street

  47. 47

    Continue on South Broadway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Broadway

  48. 48

    Turn sharp left onto West Main Street

    74 m · 5 sec · West Main Street

  49. 49

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Morgan and Damascus.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
49 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
17
8 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
262 mi · 28%
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
169 mi · 18%
I 135 South
95.8 mi · 10%
Cimarron Turnpike
58.7 mi · 6%
Muskogee Turnpike
55.3 mi · 6%
Dexter Street
54.7 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

262 mi · 04h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
16h 32m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
33h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+224.3 mi
706.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Newton
08h 16m from Fort Morgan
Leave By
2:54 AM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Morgan and Mostly Sunny near Damascus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Morgan to Damascus?

The road trip is about 930.9 miles (1498.2 km) and usually takes 16h 32m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

North Newton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 465.1 miles from Fort Morgan and 465.8 miles from Damascus.

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

The direct path is about 706.6 miles (1137.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 224.3 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 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $121.48 one way or $242.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 291.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Fort Morgan and Damascus, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Morgan and Mostly Sunny near Damascus.

Stop Ideas Near North Newton

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

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

RAIL

Newton

3 mi away
414 North Main St.
RAIL

Hutchinson

51 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Morgan and Damascus. Straight-line distance: 706.6 mi (1137.17 km).

Fort Morgan

#1 Fort Morgan

City in Colorado, United States

Population11,249
Coordinates40.2502600, -103.7999500
Altitude1319
CountryUnited States
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#2 Damascus

Damascus is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.3673000, -92.4096000
Altitude212
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Morgan (-103.79995, 40.25026)
End: Damascus (-92.4096, 35.3673)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1498 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)31h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)23h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)18h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)15h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)13h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)11h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
32.85 gal
124.35 L · about $121.48
Round trip
$242.96
65.7 gal · 248.7 L
Estimated CO2
291.9 kg one way
Round trip: 583.9 kg / 1287 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $121.48 $242.96
Mid-grade $4.08 $134.16 $268.32
Premium $4.39 $144.24 $288.49
Diesel $4.74 $155.61 $311.22

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 Colorado · Jun 02, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Fort Morgan, CO and Damascus, AR. The current time in Fort Morgan is 04:19:12, although it is 05:19:12 in Damascus.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.