Fort Dodge to Leavenworth, Kansas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

223.6 miles 359.9 km · straight line
279.6 miles estimated 449.9 km · driving distance
5h 37min estimated drive time
$27 - $33 estimated fuel cost
~57min flight time
190° S bearing direction

How far is Fort Dodge from Leavenworth, Kansas?

The distance from Fort Dodge to Leavenworth, Kansas is 223.6 miles (359.9 km) as the crow flies. Leavenworth, Kansas is located S of Fort Dodge. By car, the driving distance is approximately 279.6 miles, taking about 5h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 57min. Both are located in United States — Fort Dodge in Iowa and Leavenworth, Kansas in Kansas.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee.

Coordinates come from public place data for Fort Dodge and Leavenworth, Kansas. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Fort Dodge to Leavenworth, Kansas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 5h 37min $27 - $33 Flexible stops
Fly ~57min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~6h 44min $22–$42* Budget
Train ~5h 20min $34–$98* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Dodge & Leavenworth, Kansas

Quick Facts

Fort Dodge
42.50°N, 94.17°W
America/Chicago
340m elevation
Leavenworth, Kansas
39.31°N, 94.92°W
America/Chicago
256m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 75 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 19 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 111.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients