How far is Osage City, KS from Fort Dodge, KS?
The driving distance from Osage City, KS to Fort Dodge, KS is about 256.3 miles (412.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 231.7 miles (372.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 10m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Sedgwick County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Osage City and Fort Dodge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Osage City and Fort Dodge.
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Start on South 6th Street
87 m · 18 sec · South 6th Street
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Turn left onto Market Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Market Street
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Turn right onto North Martin Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Martin Street
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Turn left
34 m · 4 sec
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Turn left onto West 229th Street
6.1 mi · 9 min · West 229th Street
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Continue on Road 340
4.5 mi · 7 min · Road 340
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Take the ramp left
1001 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right
680 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
94.5 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 54, US 400
2804 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
49.9 mi · 58 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 Osage City 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.
Kansas Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
94.5 mi · 01h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Osage City and Sunny near Fort Dodge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Osage City to Fort Dodge?
The road trip is about 256.3 miles (412.4 km) and usually takes 04h 10m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Garden Plain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132 miles from Osage City and 124.2 miles from Fort Dodge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 231.7 miles (372.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.09 one way or $68.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Osage City and Sunny near Fort Dodge.
Stop Ideas Near Garden Plain
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 Plain.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Osage City and Fort Dodge. Straight-line distance: 231.7 mi (372.89 km).
#1 Osage City
City in Osage County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 2,809 |
| Coordinates | 38.6339000, -95.8258200 |
| Altitude | 331 |
| 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: 412 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 11m |
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 | $34.09 | $68.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $38.45 | $76.89 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $42.07 | $84.14 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $47.95 | $95.90 |
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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