How far is Osborne, KS from Fort Dodge, KS?
The driving distance from Osborne, KS to Fort Dodge, KS is about 175.9 miles (283.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 135.6 miles (218.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 04m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 02m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Rush County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers Likely
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Osborne and Fort Dodge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Osborne and Fort Dodge.
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Start on North 2nd Street
58 m · 10 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn right onto West Washington Street
159 m · 30 sec · West Washington Street
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Turn left onto North 1st Street
1.5 km · 2 min · North 1st Street
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Turn left
31.8 mi · 38 min
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Turn left onto South Cedar Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South Cedar Street
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Continue on North Washington Street
35.6 mi · 43 min · North Washington Street
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Continue on North Vine Street
1.6 km · 2 min · North Vine Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Vine Street
38 m · 2 sec · North Vine Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Vine Street
944 ft · 21 sec · North Vine Street
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Continue on North Vine Street
99 m · 8 sec · North Vine Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Vine Street
40 m · 2 sec · North Vine Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Vine Street
1172 ft · 29 sec · North Vine Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Vine Street
104 m · 8 sec · North Vine Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Vine Street
2.2 mi · 5 min · North Vine Street
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Continue on 250th Avenue
66.7 mi · 1 hr 24 min · 250th Avenue
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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 Osborne and Fort Dodge.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
250th Avenue
Continue on 250th Avenue
66.7 mi · 01h 24m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Osborne and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Fort Dodge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Osborne to Fort Dodge?
The road trip is about 175.9 miles (283.1 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?
Liebenthal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.7 miles from Osborne and 88.2 miles from Fort Dodge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 135.6 miles (218.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.42 one way or $46.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Osborne and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Fort Dodge.
Stop Ideas Near Liebenthal
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 Liebenthal.
Dodge City
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Osborne and Fort Dodge. Straight-line distance: 135.61 mi (218.25 km).
#1 Osborne
City in Kansas, USA
| Population | 1,280 |
| Coordinates | 39.4391400, -98.6962400 |
| Altitude | 473 |
| 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: 283 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $23.42 | $46.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.41 | $52.82 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.90 | $57.80 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.94 | $65.88 |
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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