How far is Peabody, KS from Fort Dodge, KS?
The driving distance from Peabody, KS to Fort Dodge, KS is about 169.6 miles (273 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 157 miles (252.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Stafford County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Peabody and Fort Dodge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peabody and Fort Dodge.
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Start on North Walnut Street
1860 ft · 56 sec · North Walnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West 9th Street
2735 ft · 1 min · West 9th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Peabody Street
87 m · 15 sec · Peabody Street
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Turn left
14 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 135 South, US 81 South, US 50 West: Wichita
3.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50, KS 15: Hutchinson
39.9 mi · 47 min
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Keep slight left
39.7 mi · 45 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
54 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
66.3 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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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 Peabody and Fort Dodge.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 50
Exit the roundabout
66.3 mi · 01h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Peabody 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 Peabody to Fort Dodge?
The road trip is about 169.6 miles (273 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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 84.8 miles from Peabody and 84.9 miles from Fort Dodge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 157 miles (252.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 1:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.59 one way or $45.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Peabody and Sunny near Fort Dodge.
Stop Ideas Near Stafford
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 Stafford.
Hutchinson
Newton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Peabody and Fort Dodge. Straight-line distance: 157.05 mi (252.74 km).
#1 Peabody
Township in Marion County, Kansas
| Population | 1,079 |
| Coordinates | 38.1694600, -97.1067000 |
| Altitude | 420 |
| 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: 273 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
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 | $22.59 | $45.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.48 | $50.95 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.88 | $55.75 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.77 | $63.54 |
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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