How far is Overbrook, KS from Fort Dodge, KS?

The driving distance from Overbrook, KS to Fort Dodge, KS is about 278.4 miles (448.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 248.3 miles (399.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
278.41 mi
04h 34m
Flight
248.31 mi
399.62 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
248.31 mi
Kilometers
399.62 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
278.41 mi
Kilometers
448.06 km
Drive Time
04h 34m

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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 04h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Dodge
Mon, May 4, 11:27 PM CDT
Return by in Overbrook
Tue, May 5, 4:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Overbrook
2026-05-04T18:53
Arrive Fort Dodge
Mon, May 4, 11:27 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Overbrook
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Glendale
KS

Unincorporated community in Saline County, Kansas

From Overbrook
146.5 mi
02h 17m
To Fort Dodge
131.9 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
49°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Mon, May 4 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Overbrook and Fort Dodge.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Overbrook and Fort Dodge.

  1. 1

    Start on 6th Street

    34 m · 10 sec · 6th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Maple Street

    658 ft · 23 sec · Maple Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West 157th Street

    6.7 mi · 9 min · West 157th Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1078 ft · 26 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    19.5 mi · 21 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Wanamaker Road, Huntoon Street

    1298 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    50 m · 5 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Southwest Wanamaker Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Southwest Wanamaker Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 West: Salina

    1255 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    81.1 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    49.4 mi · 49 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 156, Ellsworth, Great Bend

    931 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    47.9 mi · 56 min

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right

    3.8 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2161 ft · 39 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Railroad Avenue

    2965 ft · 1 min · Railroad Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Railroad Avenue

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Railroad Avenue

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left

    19.3 mi · 23 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Broadway Street

    1.2 km · 52 sec · Broadway Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Northeast Trail Street

    24.3 mi · 29 min · Northeast Trail Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Niles Avenue

    2707 ft · 48 sec · Niles Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East 10th Street

    29.3 mi · 34 min · East 10th Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto 117 Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · 117 Road

  24. 24

    Turn sharp right

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  25. 25

    Turn left

    104 m · 15 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Overbrook and Fort Dodge.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
81.1 mi · 29%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
49.4 mi · 18%
East 10th Street
29.3 mi · 11%
West 157th Street
26.5 mi · 10%
Northeast Trail Street
24.3 mi · 9%
KS 156
4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

81.1 mi · 01h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.1 mi
248.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glendale
02h 17m from Overbrook
Leave By
7:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Overbrook 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 Overbrook to Fort Dodge?

The road trip is about 278.4 miles (448.1 km) and usually takes 04h 34m 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?

Glendale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.5 miles from Overbrook and 131.9 miles from Fort Dodge.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 248.3 miles (399.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.1 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 7:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.03 one way or $74.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Overbrook and Mostly Clear near Fort Dodge.

Stop Ideas Near Glendale

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Glendale, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Glendale.

RAIL

Hutchinson

94 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave
RAIL

Newton

105 mi away
414 North Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Overbrook and Fort Dodge. Straight-line distance: 248.31 mi (399.62 km).

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#1 Overbrook

Human settlement in Osage County, Kansas, United States of America

Population1,005
Coordinates38.7805600, -95.5572000
Altitude367
CountryUnited States
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#2 Fort Dodge

City in and county seat of Ford County, Kansas, United States

Population28,075
Coordinates37.7319600, -99.9354100
Altitude751
CountryUnited States
Start: 6th Street (-95.557199, 38.780521)
End: (-99.935528, 37.731981)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 448 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.82 gal
37.19 L · about $37.03
Round trip
$74.06
19.64 gal · 74.38 L
Estimated CO2
87.3 kg one way
Round trip: 174.5 kg / 385 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $37.03 $74.06
Mid-grade $4.25 $41.76 $83.53
Premium $4.65 $45.70 $91.40
Diesel $5.30 $52.09 $104.17

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kansas · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Overbrook and Fort Dodge. The current time is 18:53:53.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.