Fort Scott, KS Road Trips
Sitting in the Great Plains, Fort Scott, KS is a local road trip base with 5 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 154 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Fort Scott, KS spread mainly north and south, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
337.9 mi
Hays, KS
Quickest Drive
40m
Pittsburg, KS
Plan Around Fort Scott, KS
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Fort Scott, KS is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Fort Scott, KS
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Fort Scott, KS
Driving from Fort Scott, KS
The typical drive from Fort Scott, KS covers about 154 miles and takes around 2h 26m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 338 miles (5h 8m), while the shortest is just 42 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Fort Scott, KS most often head toward Hays, KS (337.9 mi, 5h 8m), Overland Park, KS (81.2 mi, 1h 18m), and Pittsburg, KS (41.7 mi, 52m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in KS currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 154-mile trip from Fort Scott, KS, budget about $23 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 3 mapped routes leaving Fort Scott, KS and 2 routes heading into Fort Scott, KS, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 42 to 338 miles.
The longest mapped route from Fort Scott, KS covers 338 miles and takes approximately 5h 8m. Shorter options start at just 42 miles.
The average route from Fort Scott, KS runs about 154 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 26m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 154-mile trip from Fort Scott, KS costs roughly $23 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Fort Scott, KS include Hays, KS, Overland Park, KS and Pittsburg, KS. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Short Drives from Fort Scott, KS
Longer Road Trips from Fort Scott, KS
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