How far is Haven, KS from Fort Dodge, KS?

The driving distance from Haven, KS to Fort Dodge, KS is about 130.7 miles (210.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.1 miles (190 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
130.73 mi
02h 07m
Flight
118.05 mi
189.99 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.05 mi
Kilometers
189.99 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.73 mi
Kilometers
210.39 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Dodge
Thu, Apr 30, 7:27 AM CDT
Return by in Haven
Thu, Apr 30, 9:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Haven
2026-04-30T05:19
Arrive Fort Dodge
Thu, Apr 30, 7:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Haven
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Macksville
KS

Human settlement in Stafford County, Kansas, United States of America

From Haven
65.3 mi
01h 03m
To Fort Dodge
65.4 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NNE
Destination
42°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Haven and Fort Dodge.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Haven and Fort Dodge.

  1. 1

    Start on South Kansas Avenue

    719 ft · 36 sec · South Kansas Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Industrial Drive

    2593 ft · 60 sec · Industrial Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Arlington Road

    948 ft · 28 sec · East Arlington Road

  4. 4

    Turn right

    12.4 mi · 14 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto US 50 West, KS 14 North, KS 96 West: Kinsley

    921 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto West Illinois Avenue

    3.6 mi · 4 min · West Illinois Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    39.7 mi · 45 min

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    54 m · 2 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout

    66.3 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 117 Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · 117 Road

  12. 12

    Turn sharp right

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    104 m · 15 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Haven and Fort Dodge.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Illinois Avenue
112 mi · 85%
117 Road
3.92 mi · 3%
Industrial Drive
0.49 mi
East Arlington Road
0.18 mi
US 50 West
0.17 mi
South Kansas Avenue
0.14 mi
Longest Stretch

West Illinois Avenue

Exit the roundabout

66.3 mi · 01h 17m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
118.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Macksville
01h 03m from Haven
Leave By
2:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Haven and Chance Rain Showers near Fort Dodge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Haven to Fort Dodge?

The road trip is about 130.7 miles (210.4 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?

Macksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.3 miles from Haven and 65.4 miles from Fort Dodge.

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

The direct path is about 118.1 miles (190 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 2:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.38 one way or $34.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Haven and Chance Rain Showers near Fort Dodge.

Stop Ideas Near Macksville

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

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

RAIL

Hutchinson

92 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave
RAIL

Dodge City

95 mi away
Central Ave & Wyatt Earp St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Haven and Fort Dodge. Straight-line distance: 118.05 mi (189.99 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Haven

Human settlement in Reno County, Kansas, United States of America

Population1,184
Coordinates37.8989000, -97.7828300
Altitude451
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Fort Dodge

City in and county seat of Ford County, Kansas, United States

Population28,075
Coordinates37.7319600, -99.9354100
Altitude751
CountryUnited States
Start: South Kansas Avenue (-97.782578, 37.89891)
End: (-99.935528, 37.731981)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 210 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.61 gal
17.46 L · about $17.38
Round trip
$34.77
9.22 gal · 34.92 L
Estimated CO2
41 kg one way
Round trip: 81.9 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.38 $34.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.61 $39.21
Premium $4.65 $21.45 $42.91
Diesel $5.30 $24.45 $48.90

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 Kansas · Apr 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Haven and Fort Dodge. The current time is 05:19:41.

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.