How far is Merriam, KS from Fort Dodge, KS?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Merriam and Fort Dodge is 297.57 miles (478.88 km).
Flight distance from Merriam, KS to Fort Dodge, KS is 297.57 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 39 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 35 minutes to travel from Merriam to Fort Dodge with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Merriam, Kansas to Fort Dodge, Kansas is: 323.99 miles (521.41 km) by car.
Driving from Merriam to Fort Dodge will take approximately 05 hours 08 minutes.
#1 Merriam
City in Johnson County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 11128 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°1'25"N 94°41'37"W |
| Latitude | 39.0236200 |
| Longitude | -94.6935700 |
| Altitude | 277 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Dodge
City in and county seat of Ford County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 28075 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°43'55"N 99°56'7"W |
| Latitude | 37.7319600 |
| Longitude | -99.9354100 |
| Altitude | 751 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Fort Dodge: (-99.935528,37.731981)
Estimated Travel Time Between Merriam and Fort Dodge
The distance between Merriam and Fort Dodge is 521 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 47 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Merriam and Fort Dodge. The current time is 07:50:46.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10 hours 47 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08 hours 06 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 28 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 23 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 37 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 19 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 02 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 43.28 liters (11.43 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Merriam and Fort Dodge.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Merriam to Fort Dodge is $38.33 (diesel $53.79).
Kansas gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.35 | $3.66 | $3.98 | $4.71 |
| Total | $38.33 | $41.81 | $45.46 | $53.79 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Kansas ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.353 (Diesel $4.705) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Merriam and Fort Dodge (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
