How far is Lincoln, KS from Fort Dodge, KS?
The driving distance from Lincoln, KS to Fort Dodge, KS is about 148.9 miles (239.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 132.6 miles (213.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 22m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Barton County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lincoln and Fort Dodge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln and Fort Dodge.
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Start on North 2nd Street
70 m · 12 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn right onto East Lincoln Avenue
1990 ft · 2 min · East Lincoln Avenue
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Turn left onto South 6th Street
14 mi · 25 min · South 6th Street
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Take the ramp right
975 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 14 South, Ellsworth
1199 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto 15th Road
7.5 mi · 10 min · 15th Road
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Turn left onto 15th Street
2721 ft · 1 min · 15th Street
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Turn right
37.2 mi · 44 min
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Take the ramp slight right
3.8 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto Main Street
2161 ft · 39 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Railroad Avenue
2965 ft · 1 min · Railroad Avenue
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Turn left onto Railroad Avenue
2.1 mi · 5 min · Railroad Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left
19.3 mi · 23 min
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Turn left onto Broadway Street
1.2 km · 52 sec · Broadway Street
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Turn right onto Northeast Trail Street
24.3 mi · 29 min · Northeast Trail Street
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Turn left onto Niles Avenue
2707 ft · 48 sec · Niles Avenue
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Turn right onto East 10th Street
29.3 mi · 34 min · East 10th Street
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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 Lincoln 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 right
37.2 mi · 00h 44m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lincoln and Sunny then 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 Lincoln to Fort Dodge?
The road trip is about 148.9 miles (239.7 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?
Pawnee Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.6 miles from Lincoln and 74.3 miles from Fort Dodge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 132.6 miles (213.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 1:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.80 one way or $39.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lincoln and Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Dodge.
Stop Ideas Near Pawnee Rock
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Great Bend City Hall
Pawnee Rock City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pawnee Rock.
Hutchinson
Dodge City
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lincoln and Fort Dodge. Straight-line distance: 132.59 mi (213.39 km).
#1 Lincoln
City in Kansas
| Population | 1,207 |
| Coordinates | 39.0408400, -98.1447700 |
| Altitude | 432 |
| 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: 240 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
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 | $19.80 | $39.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.33 | $44.66 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.43 | $48.87 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.85 | $55.69 |
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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