Origin
Overland Park, KS
Morning in Overland Park on Monday
Local time
9:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Overland Park, KS to Fort Dodge, KS
Drive Time
5h 11m
Distance
322.9 mi
520 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$49
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 58m
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6 AM
5h 12m
8 AM
5h 39m
10 AM
5h 21m
12 PM
5h 18m
3 PM
5h 22m
5 PM
5h 37m
8 PM
5h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Overland Park, KS
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Fort Dodge, KS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Overland Park, KS to Fort Dodge, KS covers 322.9 miles and takes about 5h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West 81st Street, Overland Park Drive, Valley View Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $49.05 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 Overland Park, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 35m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 11m drive with frequent turns across 322.9 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.
West 81st 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 11m 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 Overland Park, KS to Fort Dodge, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 81st Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Overland Park Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Valley View Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Newton Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Santa Fe Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West 87th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 50 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| the route | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West 81st Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Overland Park, KS and Fort Dodge, KS.
1
Start on the route
135 ft
·
13 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto West 81st Street
233 ft
·
16 sec
·
West 81st Street
3
Turn left onto Overland Park Drive
269 ft
·
13 sec
·
Overland Park Drive
4
Turn right onto Valley View Drive
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Valley View Drive
5
Turn right onto Newton Street
515 ft
·
28 sec
·
Newton Street
6
Turn left onto Santa Fe Drive
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Santa Fe Drive
7
Continue on West 87th Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West 87th Street
8
Take the ramp slight left
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
9
Merge slight left
2.8 mi
·
3 min
10
Continue straight
37 mi
·
39 min
11
Continue straight
57 mi
·
57 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Emporia, Newton
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
US 50: Emporia, Newton
13
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
433 ft
·
6 sec
·
the route
14
Exit the roundabout
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
15
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
33 ft
·
the route
16
Exit the roundabout
43 mi
·
50 min
17
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 50 West: Newton
197 ft
·
9 sec
·
US 50 West: Newton
18
Exit the roundabout onto US 50 West: Newton
25 mi
·
30 min
·
US 50 West: Newton
19
Keep slight right to continue on I 135 South, US 81 South, US 50 West: Wichita
3.2 mi
·
3 min
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I 135 South, US 81 South, US 50 West: Wichita
20
Take the exit slight right toward US 50, KS 15: Hutchinson
40 mi
·
47 min
·
US 50, KS 15: Hutchinson
21
Keep slight left
40 mi
·
45 min
22
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
177 ft
·
2 sec
·
the route
23
Exit the roundabout
66 mi
·
1 hr 16 min
24
Turn left onto 117 Road
3.9 mi
·
7 min
·
117 Road
25
Turn sharp right
1.7 mi
·
2 min
26
Turn left
341 ft
·
15 sec
27
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 161.4 miles from Overland Park, KS, or about 2h 35m 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 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 161.4 miles or 2h 35m 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 15m
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 Overland Park, 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 Overland Park, KS
This is one driving day of about 322.9 miles and 5h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Overland Park, 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 161.4 mi from Overland Park, KS · 2h 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 161.4 miles from Overland Park, 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
$49.05 one way
$98.09 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
113 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $54.07 | $108.13 |
| premium | $4.80 | $60.96 | $121.91 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $71.74 | $143.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$49
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 113 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 96.9 | 1 | $33.90 | $15.50 |
| Efficient EV | 80.7 | 0 | $28.25 | $12.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 129.2 | 1 | $45.21 | $20.67 |
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.
Destination
Fort Dodge, KS
Morning in Fort Dodge on Monday
Local time
9:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°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
14 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
5h 11m 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 Overland Park, KS to Fort Dodge, KS covers 322.9 miles and takes about 5h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West 81st Street, Overland Park Drive, Valley View Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 161.4 miles from Overland Park, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $49.05 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 11m 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 Overland Park, KS to Fort Dodge, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Overland Park, KS to Fort Dodge, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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