How far is Saint Marys, KS from Fort Dodge, KS?
The driving distance from Saint Marys, KS to Fort Dodge, KS is about 134 miles (215.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 125.5 miles (201.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 27m 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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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 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Pratt County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Marys and Fort Dodge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Marys and Fort Dodge.
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Start on West 13th Street North
1084 ft · 50 sec · West 13th Street North
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Turn right onto North 263rd Street West
1.6 km · 4 min · North 263rd Street West
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Turn left onto West 21st Street North
5 mi · 7 min · West 21st Street North
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Turn left onto North 343rd Street West
3.4 mi · 5 min · North 343rd Street West
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Take the ramp right toward US 54 West, US 400 West: Kingman
920 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
19.9 mi · 22 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 Saint Marys 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.
Cannonball Stageline
Continue on Cannonball Stageline
31.5 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Saint Marys 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 Saint Marys to Fort Dodge?
The road trip is about 134 miles (215.7 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?
Pratt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.9 miles from Saint Marys and 66.1 miles from Fort Dodge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 125.5 miles (201.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 2:02 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.08 one way or $36.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Saint Marys and Partly Sunny near Fort Dodge.
Stop Ideas Near Pratt
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 Pratt.
Hutchinson
Dodge City
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Marys and Fort Dodge. Straight-line distance: 125.46 mi (201.91 km).
#1 Saint Marys
Saint Marys is a place in Kansas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.7066800, -97.6400500 |
| Altitude | 461 |
| 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: 216 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
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 | $3.82 | $18.08 | $36.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.19 | $19.81 | $39.63 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $21.54 | $43.08 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $28.01 | $56.01 |
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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