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

The driving distance from Hugoton, KS to Fort Dodge, KS is about 91.8 miles (147.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.6 miles (139.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
91.86 mi
01h 34m
Flight
86.58 mi
139.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.58 mi
Kilometers
139.33 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.86 mi
Kilometers
147.84 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Dodge
Mon, Jun 1, 8:08 PM CDT
Return by in Hugoton
Mon, Jun 1, 9:43 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hugoton
2026-06-01T18:34
Arrive Fort Dodge
Mon, Jun 1, 8:08 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hugoton
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
Copeland
KS

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

From Hugoton
45.9 mi
00h 47m
To Fort Dodge
46 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
97°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
18 mph SSE
Destination
95°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
17 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Jackson Street

    59 m · 11 sec · South Jackson Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 7th Street

    151 m · 19 sec · West 7th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    84.3 mi · 1 hr 43 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    841 ft · 11 sec

  6. 6

    Keep straight

    96 m · 4 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Trail Street

    2.5 mi · 3 min · East Trail Street

  9. 9

    Turn right

    104 m · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hugoton 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
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
89.2 mi · 97%
East Trail Street
2.55 mi · 3%
West 7th Street
0.09 mi
South Jackson Street
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

North Main Street

Turn left onto North Main Street

84.3 mi · 01h 43m

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
01h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
86.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Copeland
00h 47m from Hugoton
Leave By
3:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hugoton 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 Hugoton to Fort Dodge?

The road trip is about 91.8 miles (147.8 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Copeland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.9 miles from Hugoton and 46 miles from Fort Dodge.

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

The direct path is about 86.6 miles (139.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 3:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.22 one way or $24.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hugoton and Sunny near Fort Dodge.

Stop Ideas Near Copeland

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

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

RAIL

Garden City

52 mi away
100 North 7th Street
RAIL

Dodge City

59 mi away
Central Ave & Wyatt Earp St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hugoton and Fort Dodge. Straight-line distance: 86.58 mi (139.33 km).

Hugoton

#1 Hugoton

City in Stevens County, Kansas, United States

Population3,678
Coordinates37.1753000, -101.3496000
Altitude948
CountryUnited States
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#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 Jackson Street (-101.349825, 37.175298)
End: (-99.935528, 37.731981)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 148 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.24 gal
12.27 L · about $12.22
Round trip
$24.44
6.48 gal · 24.54 L
Estimated CO2
28.8 kg one way
Round trip: 57.6 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.22 $24.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.78 $27.56
Premium $4.65 $15.08 $30.16
Diesel $5.30 $17.18 $34.37

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Hugoton and Fort Dodge. The current time is 18:34:46.

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.