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

The driving distance from Leoti, KS to Fort Dodge, KS is about 128.2 miles (206.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93 miles (149.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 17m 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
128.2 mi
02h 08m
Flight
93.04 mi
149.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.04 mi
Kilometers
149.74 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.2 mi
Kilometers
206.31 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Dodge
Tue, Jun 2, 10:55 AM CDT
Return by in Leoti
Tue, Jun 2, 1:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leoti
2026-06-02T08:46
Arrive Fort Dodge
Tue, Jun 2, 10:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Leoti
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Garden City
KS

City in and the county seat of Finney County, Kansas, United States

From Leoti
59.2 mi
01h 04m
To Fort Dodge
69 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SE
Destination
62°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 4th Street

    612 ft · 13 sec · South 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Broadway Street

    24.5 mi · 30 min · Broadway Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    33.5 mi · 38 min · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the exit left

    1428 ft · 39 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto East Bookover Road

    5 mi · 7 min · East Bookover Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit sharp left

    1290 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    45.2 mi · 55 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Wyatt Earp Boulevard

    1.4 km · 59 sec · Wyatt Earp Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on West Wyatt Earp Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · West Wyatt Earp Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North 14th Avenue

    157 m · 15 sec · North 14th Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Trail Street

    4.4 mi · 8 min · West Trail Street

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Turn right

    104 m · 15 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Leoti 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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Main Street
33.8 mi · 26%
Broadway Street
24.5 mi · 19%
East Bookover Road
7.23 mi · 6%
West Trail Street
5.54 mi · 4%
West Wyatt Earp Boulevard
1.01 mi · 1%
Wyatt Earp Boulevard
0.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

45.2 mi · 00h 55m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.2 mi
93 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Garden City
01h 04m from Leoti
Leave By
2:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Leoti and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Dodge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 128.2 miles (206.3 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Garden City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.2 miles from Leoti and 69 miles from Fort Dodge.

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

The direct path is about 93 miles (149.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.2 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 2:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.04 one way or $34.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Leoti and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Dodge.

Stop Ideas Near Garden City

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

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

RAIL

Garden City

1 mi away
100 North 7th Street
RAIL

Dodge City

79 mi away
Central Ave & Wyatt Earp St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leoti and Fort Dodge. Straight-line distance: 93.04 mi (149.74 km).

Leoti

#1 Leoti

City in Kansas

Population1,420
Coordinates38.4797400, -101.3587700
Altitude1006
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 4th Street (-101.358329, 38.479743)
End: (-99.935528, 37.731981)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 206 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.52 gal
17.12 L · about $17.04
Round trip
$34.09
9.04 gal · 34.24 L
Estimated CO2
40.2 kg one way
Round trip: 80.3 kg / 177 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.04 $34.09
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.22 $38.45
Premium $4.65 $21.04 $42.07
Diesel $5.30 $23.97 $47.95

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Leoti and Fort Dodge. The current time is 08:46:51.

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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.