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

The driving distance from Park, KS to Fort Dodge, KS is about 119.6 miles (192.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.1 miles (157.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
119.64 mi
02h 01m
Flight
98.1 mi
157.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.1 mi
Kilometers
157.88 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.64 mi
Kilometers
192.54 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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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 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Dodge
Fri, Nov 6, 3:42 PM CST
Return by in Park
Fri, Nov 6, 5:43 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Park
2026-11-06T13:40
Arrive Fort Dodge
Fri, Nov 6, 3:42 PM CST
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM CST

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

Leave by
2:26 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Park
9:30 PM CST
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
Ransom
KS

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

From Park
60.2 mi
01h 00m
To Fort Dodge
59.4 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
31°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 4:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
57°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 12:00 PM CST
Wind
2 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cottonwood Street

    78 m · 13 sec · Cottonwood Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 4th Street

    890 ft · 44 sec · 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    938 ft · 43 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Old Highway 40

    850 ft · 23 sec · Old Highway 40

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1504 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1.4 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1021 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    26.9 mi · 27 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 283, US 40 Business: WaKeeney, Ness City

    965 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South 1st Street

    38.2 mi · 57 min · South 1st Street

  11. 11

    Continue on North Pennsylvania Avenue

    51.4 mi · 1 hr 15 min · North Pennsylvania Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn sharp right

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    104 m · 15 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Pennsylvania Avenue
51.4 mi · 43%
South 1st Street
38.2 mi · 32%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
26.9 mi · 23%
Old Highway 40
0.64 mi · 1%
US 283
0.18 mi
Main Street
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

North Pennsylvania Avenue

Continue on North Pennsylvania Avenue

51.4 mi · 01h 15m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.5 mi
98.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ransom
01h 00m from Park
Leave By
2:26 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Park and Partly 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 to Fort Dodge?

The road trip is about 119.6 miles (192.5 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Ransom is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.2 miles from Park and 59.4 miles from Fort Dodge.

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

The direct path is about 98.1 miles (157.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:26 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.13 one way or $32.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Park and Partly Sunny near Fort Dodge.

Stop Ideas Near Ransom

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

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

RAIL

Dodge City

99 mi away
Central Ave & Wyatt Earp St.
RAIL

Garden City

111 mi away
100 North 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Park and Fort Dodge. Straight-line distance: 98.1 mi (157.88 km).

Park

#1 Park

City in Gove County, Kansas, United States

Population109
Coordinates39.1125100, -100.3587500
Altitude838
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: Cottonwood Street (-100.358198, 39.112498)
End: (-99.935528, 37.731981)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 193 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.22 gal
15.98 L · about $16.13
Round trip
$32.26
8.44 gal · 31.96 L
Estimated CO2
37.5 kg one way
Round trip: 75 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.82 $16.13 $32.26
Mid-grade $4.19 $17.68 $35.36
Premium $4.55 $19.22 $38.44
Diesel $5.92 $24.99 $49.97

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Park and Fort Dodge. The current time is 13:40:49.

Distance to Other Cities

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