How far is Tara, IA from Fort Dodge, IA?
The driving distance from Tara, IA to Fort Dodge, IA is about 9.1 miles (14.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Webster County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Drizzle
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tara and Fort Dodge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tara and Fort Dodge.
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Start on Hayes Avenue
112 m · 16 sec · Hayes Avenue
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Continue on 200th Street
1.5 mi · 6 min · 200th Street
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Turn left onto Johnson Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Johnson Avenue
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Turn right onto 190th Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · 190th Street
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Turn right
1.2 km · 1 min
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Turn slight right
1.7 mi · 4 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 1st Avenue South
20 m · 1 sec · 1st Avenue South
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Exit the roundabout onto 1st Avenue South
656 ft · 28 sec · 1st Avenue South
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Turn right onto South 8th Street
1695 ft · 37 sec · South 8th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Kenyon Road
1090 ft · 33 sec · Kenyon Road
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Continue on 5th Avenue South
1.1 km · 2 min · 5th Avenue South
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Turn right onto South 21st Street
676 ft · 19 sec · South 21st Street
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Continue on South 22nd Street
904 ft · 33 sec · South 22nd Street
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Turn right onto 8th Avenue South
8 m · 1 sec · 8th Avenue South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 8th Avenue South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tara and Fort Dodge.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
190th Street
Turn right onto 190th Street
2.16 mi · 00h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Drizzle leaving Tara 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 Tara to Fort Dodge?
The road trip is about 9.1 miles (14.6 km) and usually takes 00h 16m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Moorland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.4 miles from Tara and 4.7 miles from Fort Dodge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.27 one way or $2.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Drizzle around Tara and Mostly Sunny near Fort Dodge.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tara and Fort Dodge. Straight-line distance: 6.51 mi (10.48 km).
#1 Tara
Tara is a place in Iowa, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.5002500, -94.2958000 |
| Altitude | 348 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Dodge
City in Iowa
| Population | 23,906 |
| Coordinates | 42.4974700, -94.1680200 |
| Altitude | 340 |
| Country | United States |
End: 8th Avenue South (-94.168019, 42.497534)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $3.97 | $1.27 | $2.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.29 | $1.37 | $2.75 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.56 | $3.11 |
| Diesel | $6.03 | $1.93 | $3.86 |
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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