How far is Saint Francis, KS from Fort Dodge, KS?
The driving distance from Saint Francis, KS to Fort Dodge, KS is about 236.8 miles (381.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 173.1 miles (278.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 29m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Logan County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Francis and Fort Dodge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Francis and Fort Dodge.
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Start on Spencer Street
24 m · 9 sec · Spencer Street
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Turn left onto South Benton Street
1793 ft · 56 sec · South Benton Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Turn right
30 mi · 53 min
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Take the ramp left
1238 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
52.4 mi · 52 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 83: Oakley, Oberlin
1304 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right
4.8 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto Eagle Eye
1 mi · 1 min · Eagle Eye
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Turn right onto County Road 440
80.2 mi · 1 hr 32 min · County Road 440
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Turn slight left onto West Buffalo Jones Avenue
2926 ft · 1 min · West Buffalo Jones Avenue
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Continue on West Walnut Street
142 m · 13 sec · West Walnut Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
2275 ft · 52 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Fulton Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · East Fulton Street
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Continue straight
45.3 mi · 55 min
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Continue straight
2 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Wyatt Earp Boulevard
1.4 km · 59 sec · Wyatt Earp Boulevard
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Continue on West Wyatt Earp Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · West Wyatt Earp Boulevard
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Turn right onto North 14th Avenue
157 m · 15 sec · North 14th Avenue
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Turn left onto West Trail Street
4.4 mi · 8 min · West Trail Street
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
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 Saint Francis 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.
County Road 440
Turn right onto County Road 440
80.2 mi · 01h 32m
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.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saint Francis 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 Saint Francis to Fort Dodge?
The road trip is about 236.8 miles (381.1 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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?
Elkader is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116 miles from Saint Francis and 120.8 miles from Fort Dodge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 173.1 miles (278.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.7 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 9:30 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.53 one way or $63.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Saint Francis and Sunny near Fort Dodge.
Stop Ideas Near Elkader
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 Elkader.
Garden City
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Francis and Fort Dodge. Straight-line distance: 173.1 mi (278.57 km).
#1 Saint Francis
City in Kansas
| Population | 1,267 |
| Coordinates | 39.7722200, -101.7999000 |
| Altitude | 1012 |
| 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: 381 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 57m |
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 | $31.53 | $63.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $35.56 | $71.11 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $38.91 | $77.81 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $44.34 | $88.68 |
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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