Origin
Fort Dodge, KS
Night in Fort Dodge on Thursday
Local time
10:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fort Dodge, KS to Park, KS
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
2h 46m
Distance
120.4 mi
194 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 35m
★
6 AM
2h 46m
8 AM
3h 8m
10 AM
2h 54m
12 PM
2h 51m
3 PM
2h 55m
5 PM
3h 7m
8 PM
2h 40m
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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Park, KS
Egor Komarov
Trip Overview
The drive from Fort Dodge, KS to Park, KS covers 120.4 miles and takes about 2h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 283, Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, 117 Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 79.9 miles on US 283. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.82 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
60.2 miles from Fort Dodge, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 28m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 46m. Total distance: 120.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 46m highway drive covering 120.4 miles, with most of the trip on US 283 and Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 79.9 miles on US 283.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 283 is the longest continuous segment at about 79.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 283 and Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 400.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Fort Dodge, KS to Park, KS is easy. At 2h 46m with 69% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 400): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (117 Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 118.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 400
Turn right onto US 400
Navigation decision point
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
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117 Road
Turn sharp left onto 117 Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
118.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 41m in
Take the exit toward KS 211, Park
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward KS 211, Park
5
120 mi into trip
|
~2h 44m in
|
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
120.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 45m in
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4th Street
Turn right onto 4th Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 283 | 79.9 mi | 1h 56m |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 26.9 mi | 26m |
| 117 Road | 9.8 mi | 15m |
| US 400 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| KS 211 | 1 mi | 1m |
| US 40 Business | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 4th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 283
— 79.9 mi, about 1h 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Dodge, KS and Park, 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
9.8 mi
·
15 min
·
117 Road
4
Continue on US 283
80 mi
·
1 hr 56 min
·
US 283
5
Take the ramp onto US 40 Business
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
US 40 Business
6
Merge onto I 70; US 40
27 mi
·
26 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward KS 211, Park
8
Turn right onto KS 211
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
KS 211
9
Continue on Old Highway 40
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Old Highway 40
10
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Main Street
11
Turn right onto 4th Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
4th Street
12
Turn left onto Cottonwood Street
255 ft
·
11 sec
·
Cottonwood Street
13
Arrive at destination
Cottonwood Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 60.2 miles from Fort Dodge, KS, or about 1h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 79.9 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 26 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 60.2 miles or 1h 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Park, 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 120.4 miles and 2h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 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 US 283 for about 79.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 60.2 mi from Fort Dodge, KS · 1h 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
60 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 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 60.2 miles from Fort Dodge, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 283 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 79.9 miles.
Arriving in Park, KS
The final approach into Park, 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 Park, 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
$18.82 one way
$37.65 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
42 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $20.67 | $41.33 |
| premium | $4.89 | $23.17 | $46.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $26.58 | $53.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 36.1 | 0 | $12.64 | $5.78 |
| Efficient EV | 30.1 | 0 | $10.54 | $4.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 48.2 | 0 | $16.86 | $7.71 |
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Park, KS
Night in Park on Thursday
Local time
10:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
87°F
Alexander, KS
60 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
1 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
2h 46m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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 Park, KS covers 120.4 miles and takes about 2h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 283, Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, 117 Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 60.2 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 $18.82 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Fort Dodge, KS to Park, KS is easy. At 2h 46m with 69% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 400): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (117 Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 118.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Fort Dodge, KS to Park, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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