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Trip from Fort Dodge, KS to Basehor, KS

Drive Time

6h 2m

Distance

322.8 mi

519 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$49

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

22 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
5h 49m ★
6 AM
6h 2m
8 AM
6h 28m
10 AM
6h 11m
12 PM
6h 9m
3 PM
6h 13m
5 PM
6h 27m
8 PM
5h 55m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Fort Dodge, KS, KS

Fort Dodge, KS

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Downtown Basehor, KS, KS

Basehor, KS

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Trip Overview

The drive from Fort Dodge, KS to Basehor, KS covers 322.8 miles and takes about 6h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway, Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, KS 156 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 90.3 miles on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $49.03 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

161.4 miles from Fort Dodge, KS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 13m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Fort Dodge, KS to Basehor, KS covers 322.8 miles and takes about 6h 2m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 90.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in near 117 Road.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 322.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (117 Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 274.9 miles (I 70 / Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 316 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
1.8 mi into trip | ~2m in | 117 Road

Turn sharp left onto 117 Road

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

6
274.9 mi into trip | ~5h 9m in | I 70 / Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 70 / Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway toward I-70 East, Kansas City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I-70 East, Kansas City
8
316 mi into trip | ~5h 50m in

Take the exit toward KS 7, US 73, US 24 West, US 40 West: Bonner Springs, Leavenworth

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 224 Toward KS 7, US 73, US 24 West, US 40 West: Bon...
8
316.7 mi into trip | ~5h 52m in

Keep slight left at fork toward KS 7 North, US 73 North, US 24 West, US 40 West: Lansing

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / left lanes. Toward KS 7 North, US 73 North, US 24 West, US...
6
316.8 mi into trip | ~5h 52m in | K-7

Turn left onto K-7

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Towns Along This Route

Between Fort Dodge, KS and Basehor, KS, road signs point toward Salina and Kansas City.

Salina

134.6 mi in | ~2h 46m

Kansas City

274.9 mi in | ~5h 9m | via I 70

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway 90.3 mi 1h 32m
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway 50.5 mi 50m
KS 156 47.9 mi 55m
Kansas Turnpike 40.4 mi 40m
US 50 29.3 mi 34m
US 56 25.1 mi 30m
East 14th Street 19.3 mi 23m
117 Road 3.9 mi 6m
Longest stretch: Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway — 90.3 mi, about 1h 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Dodge, KS and Basehor, KS.

1

Start on this road

343 ft · 18 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto US 400

1.7 mi · 2 min · US 400
3

Turn sharp left onto 117 Road

3.9 mi · 6 min · 117 Road
4

Turn right onto US 50; US 56

29 mi · 34 min · US 50; US 56
5

Turn left onto US 183

0.5 mi · 45 sec · Niles Avenue
6

Turn right onto US 56; US 183

25 mi · 30 min · US 56; US 183
7

Turn right onto US 56; KS 156

19 mi · 23 min · East 14th Street
8

Turn right onto Railroad Avenue

2.1 mi · 5 min · Railroad Avenue
9

At end of road, turn right onto Washington Street

150 ft · 4 sec · Washington Street
10

Keep slight left at fork onto Railroad Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Railroad Avenue
11

Turn left onto US 281

0.4 mi · 40 sec · Main Street
12

Turn right onto US 56; KS 96; KS 156

3.8 mi · 5 min · 10th Street
13

Turn left onto KS 156

48 mi · 55 min · KS 156
14

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Toward I-70 East, Salina
15

Merge onto I 70; US 40

49 mi · 49 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
16

Continue on I 70; US 40

75 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Continue on I 70; US 40

1.1 mi · 1 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
18

Continue on I 70; US 40

15 mi · 17 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
Use the slight right lane.
19

Keep slight left at fork onto I 70

0.8 mi · 52 sec · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
Toward I-70 East, Kansas City
20

Continue on I 70

40 mi · 40 min · Kansas Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
21

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 224 Toward KS 7, US 73, US 24 West, US 40 West: Bonner Springs, Leavenworth Use the slight right lane.
22

Keep slight left at fork

238 ft · 13 sec
Toward KS 7 North, US 73 North, US 24 West, US 40 West: Lansing Use the straight / left lanes.
23

Turn left onto K-7

3.8 mi · 4 min · K-7
Use the straight lane.
24

Turn left onto Leavenworth Road

2.0 mi · 4 min · Leavenworth Road
25

Turn left onto North 155th Street

0.1 mi · 11 sec · North 155th Street
26

Arrive at destination

North 155th Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 161.4 miles from Fort Dodge, KS, or about 3h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 90.3 miles.

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 37m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 161.4 miles or 3h 13m 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 57m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Basehor, KS than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Fort Dodge, 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 Fort Dodge, KS

This is one driving day of about 322.8 miles and 6h 2m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Fort Dodge, 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.
The longest stretch is on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway for about 90.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 161.4 mi from Fort Dodge, KS · 3h 13m into the drive

Downtown Newton, KS, KS

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Newton, KS

161 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

Lincoln, KS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lincoln, KS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 161.4 miles from Fort Dodge, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 90.3 miles.

Arriving in Basehor, KS

The final approach into Basehor, 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 Basehor, KS.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park

Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The path to equality has been anything but smooth. It's taken courage and dedication by everyday people coming together for a common goal to carry the country toward true equality. Parents, teachers,...

4 mi from route ~9 min detour Free near mile 267.1
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$49.03 one way

$98.06 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 113 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $54.05 $108.10
premium $4.80 $60.94 $121.88
diesel $5.64 $71.71 $143.43

Estimated Tolls: $2.02

Kansas Turnpike (40.4 mi) $2.02

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$49

Tolls

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$76–$101

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 112.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

22 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

West's Plaza Country Mart - Tesla Supercharger

Abilene, KS

Tesla

12 DCFC

Lawrence Service Area - Tesla Supercharger

Tonganoxie, KS

Tesla

12 DCFC

Abilene, KS Rechargery Relay - Buckeye Ave

Abilene, KS

IONNA

10 DCFC

Arby's - Tesla Supercharger

Topeka, KS

Tesla

8 DCFC

Topeka Service Area - Tesla Supercharger

Topeka, KS

Tesla

8 DCFC

Holiday Inn Express - Tesla Supercharger

Salina, KS

Tesla

6 DCFC

Victory Ford

Kansas City, KS

RED_E

6 DCFC

Casey's Salina (Salina, KS)

Salina, KS

Electrify America

4 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 8 Tesla: 5 Electrify America: 2 EV Connect: 2 eVgo Network: 1 IONNA: 1 SYNERGEV: 1 CHARGELAB: 1 RED_E: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 96.8 1 $33.89 $15.49
Efficient EV 80.7 0 $28.24 $12.91
EV Truck/SUV 129.1 1 $45.19 $20.66

Gas CO2

113 kg

EV CO2

38 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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Fort Dodge, KS

Morning in Fort Dodge on Monday

Local time

7:55 AM

CDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Basehor, KS

Morning in Basehor on Monday

Local time

7:55 AM

CDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

52°F

Newton, KS

161 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

7 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

6h 2m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Fort Dodge, KS to Basehor, KS covers 322.8 miles and takes about 6h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway, Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, KS 156. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 161.4 miles from Fort Dodge, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $49.03 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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 demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 322.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (117 Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 274.9 miles (I 70 / Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 316 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Fort Dodge, KS and Basehor, KS, road signs point toward Salina and Kansas City.

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