How far is Sublette, KS from Fort Dodge, KS?

The driving distance from Sublette, KS to Fort Dodge, KS is about 54.9 miles (88.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.6 miles (84.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
54.93 mi
00h 56m
Flight
52.64 mi
84.72 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.64 mi
Kilometers
84.72 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.93 mi
Kilometers
88.4 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Dodge
Thu, Apr 23, 12:45 AM CDT
Return by in Sublette
Thu, Apr 23, 1:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sublette
2026-04-22T23:48
Arrive Fort Dodge
Thu, Apr 23, 12:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sublette
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Montezuma
KS

City in Kansas, USA

From Sublette
27.5 mi
00h 28m
To Fort Dodge
27.5 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 32 mph S
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 29 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sublette and Fort Dodge.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sublette and Fort Dodge.

  1. 1

    Start on South Inman Street

    547 ft · 16 sec · South Inman Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East la Lande Avenue

    48.8 mi · 58 min · East la Lande Avenue

  3. 3

    Keep straight

    96 m · 4 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Trail Street

    2.5 mi · 3 min · East Trail Street

  6. 6

    Turn right

    104 m · 15 sec

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sublette and Fort Dodge.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
7 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East la Lande Avenue
52.3 mi · 95%
East Trail Street
2.55 mi · 5%
South Inman Street
0.1 mi
Longest Stretch

East la Lande Avenue

Turn right onto East la Lande Avenue

48.8 mi · 00h 58m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
52.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montezuma
00h 28m from Sublette
Leave By
4:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sublette and Mostly Sunny near Fort Dodge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sublette to Fort Dodge?

The road trip is about 54.9 miles (88.4 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Montezuma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.5 miles from Sublette and 27.5 miles from Fort Dodge.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 52.6 miles (84.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 4:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.32 one way or $14.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sublette and Mostly Sunny near Fort Dodge.

Stop Ideas Near Montezuma

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Montezuma, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Montezuma.

RAIL

Dodge City

41 mi away
Central Ave & Wyatt Earp St.
RAIL

Garden City

56 mi away
100 North 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sublette and Fort Dodge. Straight-line distance: 52.64 mi (84.72 km).

Sublette

#1 Sublette

City in Haskell County, Kansas, United States

Population1,324
Coordinates37.4816900, -100.8437700
Altitude888
CountryUnited States
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#2 Fort Dodge

City in and county seat of Ford County, Kansas, United States

Population28,075
Coordinates37.7319600, -99.9354100
Altitude751
CountryUnited States
Start: South Inman Street (-100.843725, 37.48169)
End: (-99.935528, 37.731981)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.94 gal
7.34 L · about $7.32
Round trip
$14.63
3.88 gal · 14.68 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.5 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.32 $14.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.25 $16.50
Premium $4.65 $9.03 $18.06
Diesel $5.30 $10.29 $20.58

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kansas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Sublette and Fort Dodge. The current time is 23:48:54.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.