How far is Salem, KS from Fort Dodge, KS?
The driving distance from Salem, KS to Fort Dodge, KS is about 218.1 miles (351 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 167.2 miles (269.1 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 CST.
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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 03h 44m.
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
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City in Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salem and Fort Dodge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem and Fort Dodge.
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Start on 20 Road
2927 ft · 2 min · 20 Road
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Turn left
2 mi · 8 min
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Turn straight onto 100 Road
1.5 mi · 6 min · 100 Road
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Turn left
6.2 mi · 8 min
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Take the ramp right
12.2 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
28.3 mi · 33 min
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Turn left onto East 100 Road
4.8 mi · 5 min · East 100 Road
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Continue on Central Avenue
2640 ft · 56 sec · Central Avenue
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Continue on East 100 Road
18.1 mi · 22 min · East 100 Road
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Continue on North Washington Street
35.6 mi · 43 min · North Washington Street
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Continue on North Vine Street
1.6 km · 2 min · North Vine Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Vine Street
38 m · 2 sec · North Vine Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Vine Street
944 ft · 21 sec · North Vine Street
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Continue on North Vine Street
99 m · 8 sec · North Vine Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Vine Street
40 m · 2 sec · North Vine Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Vine Street
1172 ft · 29 sec · North Vine Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Vine Street
104 m · 8 sec · North Vine Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Vine Street
2.2 mi · 5 min · North Vine Street
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Continue on 250th Avenue
66.7 mi · 1 hr 24 min · 250th Avenue
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Turn left onto Niles Avenue
2707 ft · 48 sec · Niles Avenue
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Turn right onto East 10th Street
29.3 mi · 34 min · East 10th Street
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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 Salem and Fort Dodge.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
250th Avenue
Continue on 250th Avenue
66.7 mi · 01h 24m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Salem 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 Salem to Fort Dodge?
The road trip is about 218.1 miles (351 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?
Hays is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.9 miles from Salem and 110.2 miles from Fort Dodge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 167.2 miles (269.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.9 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:30 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.43 one way or $58.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Salem and Partly Sunny near Fort Dodge.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Fort Dodge. Straight-line distance: 167.2 mi (269.09 km).
#1 Salem
City (possibly historical)
| Population | 305 |
| Coordinates | 39.8716800, -98.4845000 |
| Altitude | 543 |
| 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: 351 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 43m |
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 | $29.43 | $58.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.19 | $32.26 | $64.51 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $35.07 | $70.13 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $45.59 | $91.18 |
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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