Fort Dodge to Red Wing: Road Trip Guide & Distance

164.5 miles 264.7 km · straight line
205.6 miles estimated 330.9 km · driving distance
4h 8min estimated drive time
$20 - $24 estimated fuel cost
~50min flight time
29° NNE bearing direction

How far is Fort Dodge from Red Wing?

The distance from Fort Dodge to Red Wing is 164.5 miles (264.7 km) as the crow flies. Red Wing is located NNE of Fort Dodge. By car, the driving distance is approximately 205.6 miles, taking about 4h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 50min. Both are located in United States — Fort Dodge in Iowa and Red Wing in Minnesota.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Fort Dodge and Red Wing. 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 Red Wing

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 4h 8min $20 - $24 Flexible stops
Fly ~50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~4h 58min $16–$31* Budget
Train ~3h 56min $25–$72* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Dodge & Red Wing

Quick Facts

Fort Dodge
42.50°N, 94.17°W
America/Chicago
340m elevation
Red Wing
44.56°N, 92.53°W
America/Chicago
226m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 55 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 14 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 151.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients