How far is Spring Hill, KS from Fort Dodge, KS?
The driving distance from Spring Hill, KS to Fort Dodge, KS is about 310.6 miles (499.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 286 miles (460.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 55m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Harvey County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spring Hill and Fort Dodge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spring Hill and Fort Dodge.
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Start on South Webster Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Webster Street
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Continue on West 199th Street
7.5 mi · 13 min · West 199th Street
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Turn left onto Homestead Lane
2233 ft · 55 sec · Homestead Lane
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Take the ramp slight right
2494 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
77.1 mi · 1 hr 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Emporia, Newton
1268 ft · 37 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
132 m · 6 sec
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Exit the roundabout
814 ft · 12 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
10 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
42.8 mi · 51 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 50 West: Newton
60 m · 9 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US 50 West: Newton
25.3 mi · 30 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 Spring Hill and Fort Dodge.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Homestead Lane
Merge slight left
77.1 mi · 01h 18m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Spring Hill and Mostly Clear near Fort Dodge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spring Hill to Fort Dodge?
The road trip is about 310.6 miles (499.8 km) and usually takes 04h 57m 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?
North Newton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155 miles from Spring Hill and 155.5 miles from Fort Dodge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 286 miles (460.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.33 one way or $82.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Spring Hill and Mostly Clear near Fort Dodge.
Stop Ideas Near North Newton
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 North Newton.
Newton
Hutchinson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spring Hill and Fort Dodge. Straight-line distance: 285.93 mi (460.16 km).
#1 Spring Hill
City in Kansas, USA
| Population | 3,316 |
| Coordinates | 38.7430600, -94.8255200 |
| Altitude | 324 |
| 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: 500 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 52m |
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 | $41.33 | $82.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $46.61 | $93.23 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $51.01 | $102.02 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $58.13 | $116.26 |
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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