How far is Parsons, KS from Fort Dodge, KS?
The driving distance from Parsons, KS to Fort Dodge, KS is about 278.4 miles (448.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 257.5 miles (414.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 13m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 36m.
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.
City in Kansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Parsons and Fort Dodge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parsons and Fort Dodge.
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Start on Main Street
2 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on 24000 Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · 24000 Road
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Turn left
33.8 mi · 39 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
52 m · 2 sec · Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
61.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
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Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
7.3 mi · 9 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on East 7th Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · East 7th Avenue
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Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
61.2 mi · 1 hr 12 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 Parsons and Fort Dodge.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
Exit the roundabout onto Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
61.6 mi · 01h 11m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Parsons 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 Parsons to Fort Dodge?
The road trip is about 278.4 miles (448.1 km) and usually takes 04h 36m 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?
Goddard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.8 miles from Parsons and 140.6 miles from Fort Dodge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 257.5 miles (414.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 7:46 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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Parsons and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Fort Dodge.
Stop Ideas Near Goddard
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking
City of Wichita City Hall
Wichita Municipal Court clerk
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Goddard.
Newton
Hutchinson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Parsons and Fort Dodge. Straight-line distance: 257.5 mi (414.4 km).
#1 Parsons
City in Labette County, Kansas, USA
| Population | 9,463 |
| Coordinates | 37.3403400, -95.2610800 |
| Altitude | 275 |
| 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: 448 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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