How far is Grant, KS from Fort Dodge, KS?
The driving distance from Grant, KS to Fort Dodge, KS is about 152.9 miles (246.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129.2 miles (207.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Barton County, Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grant and Fort Dodge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grant and Fort Dodge.
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Start on Rye Drive
1.1 mi · 4 min · Rye Drive
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Turn left onto Teal Drive
1326 ft · 58 sec · Teal Drive
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Continue on 83rd Road
1.3 mi · 5 min · 83rd Road
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Turn right onto Puma Lane
1 mi · 4 min · Puma Lane
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Continue on 70th Road
1461 ft · 1 min · 70th Road
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Continue on Pike Drive
1.1 mi · 4 min · Pike Drive
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Turn left
9 mi · 16 min
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Turn straight onto 60th Road
6 mi · 14 min · 60th Road
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Continue on 6th Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · 6th Road
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Take the ramp left
877 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
8.7 mi · 9 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 14 South: Ellsworth
997 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto 15th Road
7.4 mi · 10 min · 15th Road
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Turn left onto 15th Street
2721 ft · 1 min · 15th Street
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Turn right
37.2 mi · 44 min
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Take the ramp slight right
3.8 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto Main Street
2161 ft · 39 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Railroad Avenue
2965 ft · 1 min · Railroad Avenue
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Turn left onto Railroad Avenue
2.1 mi · 5 min · Railroad Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left
19.3 mi · 23 min
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Turn left onto Broadway Street
1.2 km · 52 sec · Broadway Street
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Turn right onto Northeast Trail Street
24.3 mi · 29 min · Northeast Trail Street
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Turn left onto Niles Avenue
2707 ft · 48 sec · Niles Avenue
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Turn right onto East 10th Street
29.3 mi · 34 min · East 10th Street
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Turn left onto 117 Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · 117 Road
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Turn sharp right
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Turn left
104 m · 15 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grant and Fort Dodge.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn right
37.2 mi · 00h 44m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Grant and Sunny near Fort Dodge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grant to Fort Dodge?
The road trip is about 152.9 miles (246.1 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?
Great Bend is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.2 miles from Grant and 71.8 miles from Fort Dodge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129.2 miles (207.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.7 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:52 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.64 one way or $41.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Grant and Sunny near Fort Dodge.
Stop Ideas Near Great Bend
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Great Bend City Hall
Ellinwood City Administrator
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Great Bend.
Hutchinson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grant and Fort Dodge. Straight-line distance: 129.21 mi (207.94 km).
#1 Grant
County in Kansas, United States
| Population | 67 |
| Coordinates | 39.1186200, -98.3336700 |
| Altitude | 440 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: (-99.935528, 37.731981)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 246 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
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 | $3.82 | $20.64 | $41.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.19 | $22.62 | $45.24 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $24.59 | $49.18 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $31.97 | $63.95 |
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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