How far is Park City, KS from Fort Dodge, KS?

The driving distance from Park City, KS to Fort Dodge, KS is about 161.8 miles (260.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 143 miles (230.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 12m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
161.84 mi
02h 36m
Flight
143.01 mi
230.16 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
143.01 mi
Kilometers
230.16 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
161.84 mi
Kilometers
260.45 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Dodge
Sun, Apr 19, 2:05 PM CDT
Return by in Park City
Sun, Apr 19, 4:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Park City
2026-04-19T11:29
Arrive Fort Dodge
Sun, Apr 19, 2:05 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Park City
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Stafford
KS

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

From Park City
81.3 mi
01h 18m
To Fort Dodge
80.6 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph WSW
Destination
77°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Park City and Fort Dodge.

  1. 1

    Start on East Evanston Drive

    37 m · 11 sec · East Evanston Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Parkview Drive

    1829 ft · 1 min · East Parkview Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East 61st Street North

    2472 ft · 55 sec · East 61st Street North

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 135 South, US 81, KS 15: Wichita

    1340 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 235 West, KS 96 West

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 96 West: Hutchinson

    1576 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on KS 96, Hutchinson

    39.6 mi · 44 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto US 50 West, KS 14 North, KS 96 West: Kinsley

    921 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto West Illinois Avenue

    3.6 mi · 4 min · West Illinois Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    39.7 mi · 45 min

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    54 m · 2 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout

    66.3 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 117 Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · 117 Road

  16. 16

    Turn sharp right

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Turn left

    104 m · 15 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Park City 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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Illinois Avenue
112 mi · 69%
KS 96
39.6 mi · 24%
117 Road
3.92 mi · 2%
I 235 West
2.23 mi · 1%
I 135 South
2.14 mi · 1%
East 61st Street North
0.47 mi
Longest Stretch

West Illinois Avenue

Exit the roundabout

66.3 mi · 01h 17m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.8 mi
143 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stafford
01h 18m from Park City
Leave By
1:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Park 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 Park City to Fort Dodge?

The road trip is about 161.8 miles (260.4 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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 81.3 miles from Park City and 80.6 miles from Fort Dodge.

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

The direct path is about 143 miles (230.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 1:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.53 one way or $43.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Park City and Sunny near Fort Dodge.

Stop Ideas Near Stafford

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Stafford, 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 Stafford.

RAIL

Hutchinson

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

Newton

110 mi away
414 North Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Park City and Fort Dodge. Straight-line distance: 143.01 mi (230.16 km).

Park City

#1 Park City

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

Population7,764
Coordinates37.8000100, -97.3183800
Altitude417
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: East Evanston Drive (-97.318436, 37.799989)
End: (-99.935528, 37.731981)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 260 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.71 gal
21.62 L · about $21.53
Round trip
$43.06
11.42 gal · 43.24 L
Estimated CO2
50.7 kg one way
Round trip: 101.5 kg / 224 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.53 $43.06
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.28 $48.57
Premium $4.65 $26.57 $53.15
Diesel $5.30 $30.29 $60.57

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Park City and Fort Dodge. The current time is 11:29:14.

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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.