Origin
Fairmount, KS
Night in Fairmount on Tuesday
Local time
9:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fairmount, KS to Fort Dodge, KS
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
5h 12m
Distance
329.1 mi
530 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$51
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 59m
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6 AM
5h 13m
8 AM
5h 40m
10 AM
5h 22m
12 PM
5h 19m
3 PM
5h 23m
5 PM
5h 38m
8 PM
5h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fairmount, KS
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Fort Dodge, KS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fairmount, KS to Fort Dodge, KS covers 329.1 miles and takes about 5h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 154th Street, Fairmount Road, North 139th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $51.45 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
164.5 miles from Fairmount, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 36m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 5h 12m drive with frequent turns across 329.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
154th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 12m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fairmount, KS to Fort Dodge, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 154th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fairmount Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North 139th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 70 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Kansas Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dwight D | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| KS 156 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
154th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairmount, KS and Fort Dodge, KS.
1
Start on Wood Road
102 ft
·
6 sec
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Wood Road
2
Turn right onto 154th Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
154th Street
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto Fairmount Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Fairmount Road
4
Turn right onto North 139th Street
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
North 139th Street
5
Turn left onto I 70 West: Topeka
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
I 70 West: Topeka
6
Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
40 mi
·
40 min
·
Kansas Turnpike
7
Keep slight right to continue on Kansas Turnpike
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Kansas Turnpike
8
Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
92 mi
·
1 hr 34 min
·
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
9
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
49 mi
·
49 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
10
Take the exit slight right toward KS 156, Ellsworth, Great Bend
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
KS 156, Ellsworth, Great Bend
11
Turn left
48 mi
·
56 min
12
Take the ramp slight right
3.8 mi
·
6 min
13
Turn left onto Main Street
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Main Street
14
Turn right onto Railroad Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Railroad Avenue
15
Turn left onto Railroad Avenue
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Railroad Avenue
16
At the end of the road, turn left
19 mi
·
23 min
17
Turn left onto Broadway Street
0.8 mi
·
52 sec
·
Broadway Street
18
Turn right onto Northeast Trail Street
24 mi
·
29 min
·
Northeast Trail Street
19
Turn left onto Niles Avenue
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Niles Avenue
20
Turn right onto East 10th Street
29 mi
·
34 min
·
East 10th Street
21
Turn left onto 117 Road
3.9 mi
·
7 min
·
117 Road
22
Turn sharp right
1.7 mi
·
2 min
23
Turn left
341 ft
·
15 sec
24
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 164.5 miles from Fairmount, KS, or about 2h 36m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 164.5 miles or 2h 36m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fort Dodge, KS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Fairmount, KS so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Fairmount, KS
This is one driving day of about 329.1 miles and 5h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Fairmount, KS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 164.5 mi from Fairmount, KS · 2h 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
165 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 164.5 miles from Fairmount, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Fort Dodge, KS
The final approach into Fort Dodge, KS usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Fort Dodge, KS.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$51.45 one way
$102.90 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
115 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $56.49 | $112.98 |
| premium | $4.89 | $63.33 | $126.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $72.66 | $145.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$51
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$76–$101
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 115.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 98.7 | 1 | $34.56 | $15.80 |
| Efficient EV | 82.3 | 0 | $28.80 | $13.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 131.6 | 1 | $46.07 | $21.06 |
Gas CO2
115 kg
EV CO2
39 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Fort Dodge, KS
Night in Fort Dodge on Tuesday
Local time
9:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Newton, KS
165 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
13 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 12m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Fairmount, KS to Fort Dodge, KS covers 329.1 miles and takes about 5h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 154th Street, Fairmount Road, North 139th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 164.5 miles from Fairmount, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $51.45 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 12m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fairmount, KS to Fort Dodge, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fairmount, KS to Fort Dodge, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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