Origin
Fort Dodge, KS
Night in Fort Dodge on Tuesday
Local time
11:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fort Dodge, KS to Fairmount, KS
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
6h 6m
Distance
325.9 mi
524 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
5h 53m
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6 AM
6h 6m
8 AM
6h 32m
10 AM
6h 15m
12 PM
6h 13m
3 PM
6h 16m
5 PM
6h 31m
8 PM
5h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fort Dodge, KS
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Fairmount, KS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fort Dodge, KS to Fairmount, KS covers 325.9 miles and takes about 6h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 117 Road, Niles Avenue, East 14th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $50.95 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
162.9 miles from Fort Dodge, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 3m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 6h 6m drive with frequent turns across 325.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
117 Road 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
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 6m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fort Dodge, KS to Fairmount, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 117 Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Niles Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East 14th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Railroad Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Washington Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 10th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I-70 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
117 Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Dodge, KS and Fairmount, KS.
1
Start on the route
341 ft
·
18 sec
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the route
2
Turn right
1.7 mi
·
2 min
3
Turn sharp left onto 117 Road
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
117 Road
4
Turn right
29 mi
·
34 min
5
Turn left onto Niles Avenue
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
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Niles Avenue
6
Turn right
25 mi
·
30 min
7
Turn right onto East 14th Street
19 mi
·
23 min
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East 14th Street
8
Turn right onto Railroad Avenue
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Railroad Avenue
9
At the end of the road, turn right onto Washington Street
151 ft
·
4 sec
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Washington Street
10
Keep slight left to continue on Railroad Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Railroad Avenue
11
Turn left onto Main Street
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
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Main Street
12
Turn right onto 10th Street
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
10th Street
13
Turn left
48 mi
·
55 min
14
Take the ramp right toward I-70 East, Salina
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
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I-70 East, Salina
15
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
49 mi
·
49 min
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Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
16
Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
75 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
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Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
17
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
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Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
18
Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
15 mi
·
17 min
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Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
19
Keep slight left to continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
0.8 mi
·
52 sec
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Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
20
Continue on Kansas Turnpike
40 mi
·
40 min
·
Kansas Turnpike
21
Take the exit slight right toward KS 7, US 73, US 24 West, US 40 West: Bonner Springs, Leavenworth
0.8 mi
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1 min
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KS 7, US 73, US 24 West, US 40 West: Bonner Springs, Leavenworth
22
Keep slight left to continue on KS 7 North, US 73 North, US 24 West, US 40 West: Lansing
240 ft
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13 sec
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KS 7 North, US 73 North, US 24 West, US 40 West: Lansing
23
Turn left
6.8 mi
·
8 min
24
Turn left onto Fairmount Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Fairmount Road
25
Turn right onto 154th Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
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154th Street
26
Turn left onto Wood Road
102 ft
·
4 sec
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Wood Road
27
Arrive at your destination
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 162.9 miles from Fort Dodge, KS, or about 3h 3m 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 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 162.9 miles or 3h 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fairmount, 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 325.9 miles and 6h 6m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 162.9 mi from Fort Dodge, KS · 3h 3m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
163 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 162.9 miles from Fort Dodge, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Fairmount, KS
The final approach into Fairmount, 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 Fairmount, 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
$50.95 one way
$101.90 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
114 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $55.94 | $111.88 |
| premium | $4.89 | $62.72 | $125.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $71.95 | $143.91 |
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: 114 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 97.8 | 1 | $34.22 | $15.64 |
| Efficient EV | 81.5 | 0 | $28.52 | $13.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 130.4 | 1 | $45.63 | $20.86 |
Gas CO2
114 kg
EV CO2
38 kg (67% 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
Fairmount, KS
Night in Fairmount on Tuesday
Local time
11:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Newton, KS
163 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 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 6m 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 Fairmount, KS covers 325.9 miles and takes about 6h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 117 Road, Niles Avenue, East 14th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 162.9 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 $50.95 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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 6m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fort Dodge, KS to Fairmount, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fort Dodge, KS to Fairmount, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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