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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and the county seat of Finney County, Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on South 4th Street
612 ft · 13 sec · South 4th Street
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Turn right onto Broadway Street
24.5 mi · 30 min · Broadway Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
33.5 mi · 38 min · South Main Street
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Take the exit left
1428 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Bookover Road
5 mi · 7 min · East Bookover Road
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Take the exit sharp left
1290 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left
45.2 mi · 55 min
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Continue straight
2 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Wyatt Earp Boulevard
1.4 km · 59 sec · Wyatt Earp Boulevard
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Continue on West Wyatt Earp Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · West Wyatt Earp Boulevard
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Turn right onto North 14th Avenue
157 m · 15 sec · North 14th Avenue
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Turn left onto West Trail Street
4.4 mi · 8 min · West Trail Street
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
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 Leoti and Fort Dodge.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Garden City.
Garden City
Dodge City
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Leoti and Fort Dodge. Straight-line distance: 93.04 mi (149.74 km).
#1 Leoti
City in Kansas
| Population | 1,420 |
| Coordinates | 38.4797400, -101.3587700 |
| Altitude | 1006 |
| 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: 206 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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