How far is Herington, KS from Fort Dodge, KS?
The driving distance from Herington, KS to Fort Dodge, KS is about 211.4 miles (340.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 175 miles (281.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 50m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Reno County, Kansas, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Herington and Fort Dodge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Herington and Fort Dodge.
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Start on the route
5 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto North A Street
36 m · 11 sec · North A Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
102 m · 14 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto North Broadway Street
1511 ft · 45 sec · North Broadway Street
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Turn right onto East Trapp Street
1404 ft · 40 sec · East Trapp Street
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Continue on South 5th Street
3237 ft · 2 min · South 5th Street
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Continue on Vane Road
3.4 mi · 4 min · Vane Road
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Continue on Wagonwheel Road
13.2 mi · 16 min · Wagonwheel Road
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Continue on Vista Road
4 mi · 5 min · Vista Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
11 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
36.3 mi · 42 min
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Turn left
1133 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 81 Business, KS 61, McPherson, Hutchinson
1461 ft · 36 sec
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Continue straight
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
27.6 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit right
2238 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
8 mi · 9 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
66.3 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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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 Herington and Fort Dodge.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 81 Business
Exit the roundabout
66.3 mi · 01h 17m
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 Herington 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 Herington to Fort Dodge?
The road trip is about 211.4 miles (340.2 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?
Abbyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.7 miles from Herington and 106.7 miles from Fort Dodge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 175 miles (281.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.4 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 10:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.13 one way or $56.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Herington and Sunny near Fort Dodge.
Stop Ideas Near Abbyville
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 Abbyville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Herington and Fort Dodge. Straight-line distance: 174.97 mi (281.58 km).
#1 Herington
City in Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 2,240 |
| Coordinates | 38.6711200, -96.9425100 |
| Altitude | 413 |
| 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: 340 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 38m |
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 | $28.13 | $56.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.73 | $63.45 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $34.72 | $69.44 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $39.57 | $79.14 |
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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