How far is Fort Scott, KS from Dodge City, KS?
The driving distance from Fort Scott, KS to Dodge City, KS is about 310.2 miles (499.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 289.9 miles (466.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 20m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 10m.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Scott and Dodge City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Scott and Dodge City.
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Start on West 2nd Street
85 m · 18 sec · West 2nd Street
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Turn left onto South National Avenue
1 mi · 3 min · South National Avenue
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Turn right
97 m · 19 sec
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Turn left
38.7 mi · 45 min
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Turn straight onto East Madison Avenue
1.5 km · 3 min · East Madison Avenue
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Continue straight
83.9 mi · 1 hr 41 min
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Continue on Southwest 20th Street
25.2 mi · 28 min · Southwest 20th Street
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Continue straight
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 96 West: Hutchinson
1576 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on KS 96, Hutchinson
39.6 mi · 44 min
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Turn left onto US 50 West, KS 14 North, KS 96 West: Kinsley
921 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Illinois Avenue
3.6 mi · 4 min · West Illinois Avenue
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
39.7 mi · 45 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
54 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
68.3 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Turn left
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Continue on East Wyatt Earp Boulevard
2.1 mi · 3 min · East Wyatt Earp Boulevard
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
10 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Scott and Dodge City.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
East Madison Avenue
Continue straight
83.9 mi · 01h 41m
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.
Sunny leaving Fort Scott and Mostly Sunny near Dodge City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Scott to Dodge City?
The road trip is about 310.2 miles (499.2 km) and usually takes 05h 10m 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?
Maize is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154.9 miles from Fort Scott and 155.3 miles from Dodge City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 289.9 miles (466.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.25 one way or $82.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Scott and Mostly Sunny near Dodge City.
Stop Ideas Near Maize
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking
City of Wichita City Hall
Wichita Municipal Court clerk
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maize.
Newton
Hutchinson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Scott and Dodge City. Straight-line distance: 289.87 mi (466.5 km).
#1 Fort Scott
City in Kansas, USA
| Population | 7,648 |
| Coordinates | 37.8397600, -94.7083000 |
| Altitude | 258 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dodge City
City in and county seat of Ford County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 27,104 |
| Coordinates | 37.7528000, -100.0170800 |
| Altitude | 760 |
| Country | United States |
End: Central Avenue (-100.016971, 37.752801)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 499 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 52m |
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 | $41.25 | $82.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $46.53 | $93.06 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $50.91 | $101.83 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $58.03 | $116.05 |
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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