How far is Andover, KS from Salina, KS?

The driving distance from Andover, KS to Salina, KS is about 97.1 miles (156.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82 miles (131.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
97.03 mi
01h 32m
Flight
81.98 mi
131.93 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.98 mi
Kilometers
131.93 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.03 mi
Kilometers
156.16 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Salina
Thu, Apr 23, 4:52 AM CDT
Return by in Andover
Thu, Apr 23, 6:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Andover
2026-04-23T03:20
Arrive Salina
Thu, Apr 23, 4:52 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Andover
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Moundridge
KS

City in McPherson County, Kansas, United States of America

From Andover
48.2 mi
00h 46m
To Salina
48.9 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
21 to 24 mph S
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 23 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Andover and Salina.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Andover and Salina.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    20 m · 5 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Harrison Street

    104 m · 21 sec · Harrison Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Andover Road

    1 km · 1 min · North Andover Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West 21st Street

    3.5 mi · 7 min · West 21st Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward KS 96 West: Hutchinson

    1506 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 135 North, KS 96 West, US 81 North, KS 15 North: Salina, Hutchinson

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    18 mi · 19 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    60.7 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 140

    815 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West State Street

    2107 ft · 40 sec · West State Street

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    131 m · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto West State Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West State Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North College Avenue

    116 m · 16 sec · North College Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Iron Avenue

    2400 ft · 1 min · West Iron Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South 8th Street

    28 m · 4 sec · South 8th Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 8th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Andover and Salina.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 135 North
82.9 mi · 85%
KS 96 West
6.98 mi · 7%
West 21st Street
3.5 mi · 4%
West State Street
1.39 mi · 1%
North Andover Road
0.63 mi · 1%
West Iron Avenue
0.45 mi
Longest Stretch

I 135 North

Continue straight

60.7 mi · 01h 01m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
82 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moundridge
00h 46m from Andover
Leave By
3:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Andover and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Salina.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Andover to Salina?

The road trip is about 97.1 miles (156.2 km) and usually takes 01h 32m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Moundridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.2 miles from Andover and 48.9 miles from Salina.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 82 miles (131.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.90 one way or $25.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Andover and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Salina.

Stop Ideas Near Moundridge

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Moundridge, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Moundridge.

RAIL

Newton

23 mi away
414 North Main St.
RAIL

Hutchinson

39 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Andover and Salina. Straight-line distance: 81.98 mi (131.93 km).

Andover

#1 Andover

City in Kansas, United States

Population13,672
Coordinates37.7139000, -97.1364300
Altitude412
CountryUnited States
Salina

#2 Salina

The most populous city in Saline County, Kansas.

Population46,274
Coordinates38.8402800, -97.6114200
Altitude373
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-97.136329, 37.713898)
End: South 8th Street (-97.611466, 38.840281)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 156 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.42 gal
12.96 L · about $12.90
Round trip
$25.79
6.84 gal · 25.92 L
Estimated CO2
30.4 kg one way
Round trip: 60.8 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.90 $25.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.55 $29.09
Premium $4.65 $15.92 $31.83
Diesel $5.30 $18.14 $36.28

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kansas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Andover and Salina. The current time is 03:20:25.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.