How far is Hill City, KS from Fort Dodge, KS?
The driving distance from Hill City, KS to Fort Dodge, KS is about 117.5 miles (189.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112.9 miles (181.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 05m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Ness County, Kansas, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hill City and Fort Dodge.
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Start on North Pomeroy Avenue
19 m · 5 sec · North Pomeroy Avenue
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1156 ft · 40 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto South 4th Avenue
24 mi · 36 min · South 4th Avenue
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Turn right onto Barclay Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Barclay Avenue
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Turn left onto South 1st Street
38.7 mi · 57 min · South 1st Street
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Continue on North Pennsylvania Avenue
51.4 mi · 1 hr 15 min · North Pennsylvania Avenue
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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
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Straightforward drive
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North Pennsylvania Avenue
Continue on North Pennsylvania Avenue
51.4 mi · 01h 15m
Route Summary
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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 Hill City 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 Hill City to Fort Dodge?
The road trip is about 117.5 miles (189.1 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?
Ness City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.7 miles from Hill City and 58.8 miles from Fort Dodge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112.9 miles (181.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 2:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.65 one way or $31.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hill City and Sunny near Fort Dodge.
Stop Ideas Near Ness City
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hill City and Fort Dodge. Straight-line distance: 112.93 mi (181.74 km).
#1 Hill City
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 1,354 |
| Coordinates | 39.3647300, -99.8420600 |
| Altitude | 666 |
| 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: 189 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $15.65 | $31.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.65 | $35.30 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.31 | $38.63 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.01 | $44.02 |
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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