How far is Mulvane, KS from Fort Dodge, KS?
The driving distance from Mulvane, KS to Fort Dodge, KS is about 166.8 miles (268.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 148.4 miles (238.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m 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 51m.
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.
City in Kansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mulvane and Fort Dodge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mulvane and Fort Dodge.
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Start on Prather Street
36 m · 5 sec · Prather Street
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Continue on North 2nd Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · North 2nd Avenue
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Turn left onto Eisenhower Memorial Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · Eisenhower Memorial Highway
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Continue on Southeast Boulevard
2.4 mi · 4 min · Southeast Boulevard
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Continue on South Baltimore Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Baltimore Avenue
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Continue on South Southeast Boulevard
9 mi · 14 min · South Southeast Boulevard
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Continue on South Washington Street
2877 ft · 53 sec · South Washington Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1040 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
42.7 mi · 49 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on D Avenue
2.4 mi · 5 min · D Avenue
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Continue on Cannonball Stageline
31.5 mi · 35 min · Cannonball Stageline
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Continue on East 1st Street
3.1 mi · 7 min · East 1st Street
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Continue on Cannonball Stageline
28.7 mi · 33 min · Cannonball Stageline
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Continue on East Kansas Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · East Kansas Avenue
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Continue on The Yellow Brick Road
8.3 mi · 10 min · The Yellow Brick Road
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Keep slight right
31.1 mi · 37 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 Mulvane 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.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
42.7 mi · 00h 49m
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 Mulvane and Patchy Fog then Slight 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 Mulvane to Fort Dodge?
The road trip is about 166.8 miles (268.5 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?
Cunningham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.1 miles from Mulvane and 84.7 miles from Fort Dodge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 148.4 miles (238.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 12:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.21 one way or $44.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mulvane and Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Dodge.
Stop Ideas Near Cunningham
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 Cunningham.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mulvane and Fort Dodge. Straight-line distance: 148.4 mi (238.82 km).
#1 Mulvane
City in Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 6,566 |
| Coordinates | 37.4744600, -97.2439300 |
| Altitude | 376 |
| 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: 268 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
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 | $22.21 | $44.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.05 | $50.10 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.41 | $54.82 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.24 | $62.48 |
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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