How far is Newton, KS from Fort Dodge, KS?
The driving distance from Newton, KS to Fort Dodge, KS is about 151.8 miles (244.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 142.9 miles (230 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.
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.
Human settlement in Stafford County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newton and Fort Dodge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newton and Fort Dodge.
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Start on North Main Street
20 m · 30 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on North Main Street
636 ft · 29 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Old Mill Road
1035 ft · 47 sec · Old Mill Road
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Turn right onto West 1st Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · West 1st Street
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Turn left onto South Meridian Road
1.4 km · 1 min · South Meridian Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 50 West: Hutchinson
2196 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
37 mi · 43 min
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Keep slight left
39.7 mi · 45 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
54 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
66.3 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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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 Newton and Fort Dodge.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 50 West
Exit the roundabout
66.3 mi · 01h 17m
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 Newton and Mostly Clear near Fort Dodge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newton to Fort Dodge?
The road trip is about 151.8 miles (244.3 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?
Stafford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.7 miles from Newton and 76 miles from Fort Dodge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 142.9 miles (230 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 1:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.17 one way or $40.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Newton and Mostly Clear near Fort Dodge.
Stop Ideas Near Stafford
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 Stafford.
Hutchinson
Newton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newton and Fort Dodge. Straight-line distance: 142.91 mi (229.99 km).
#1 Newton
City in Kansas
| Population | 18,744 |
| Coordinates | 38.0466800, -97.3450400 |
| Altitude | 441 |
| 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: 244 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
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 | $20.17 | $40.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.75 | $45.51 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.90 | $49.80 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.38 | $56.75 |
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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