Colorado Springs to Fort Dodge: Road Trip Guide & Distance

612.4 miles 985.6 km · straight line
769.6 miles actual route 1238.5 km · driving distance
13h 58min estimated drive time
$74 - $91 estimated fuel cost
~1h 44min flight time
62° ENE bearing direction

How far is Colorado Springs from Fort Dodge?

The distance from Colorado Springs to Fort Dodge is 612.4 miles (985.6 km) as the crow flies. Fort Dodge is located ENE of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 769.6 miles, taking about 13h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 44min. Both are located in United States — Colorado Springs in Colorado and Fort Dodge in Iowa.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Colorado Springs and Fort Dodge. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Colorado Springs to Fort Dodge

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 58min $74 - $91 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 44min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 46min $62–$115* Budget
Train ~18h 9min $92–$269* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Colorado Springs & Fort Dodge

Quick Facts

Colorado Springs
38.83°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1839m elevation
Fort Dodge
42.50°N, 94.17°W
America/Chicago
340m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 204 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 51 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 40.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM