How far is Bellaire, KS from Salina, KS?

The driving distance from Bellaire, KS to Salina, KS is about 87 miles (140 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.8 miles (123.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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
87 mi
01h 21m
Flight
76.77 mi
123.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.77 mi
Kilometers
123.55 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
87 mi
Kilometers
140.01 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Salina
Mon, Apr 13, 9:03 AM CDT
Return by in Bellaire
Mon, Apr 13, 10:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellaire
2026-04-13T07:42
Arrive Salina
Mon, Apr 13, 9:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bellaire
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 Bellaire
43.4 mi
00h 40m
To Salina
43.6 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SSW
Destination
86°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 23 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Clarendon Street

    94 m · 19 sec · Clarendon Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Janesville Street

    620 ft · 27 sec · Janesville Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Hanover Street

    985 ft · 45 sec · Hanover Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Auburn Street

    649 ft · 34 sec · North Auburn Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East 45th Street North

    1.8 mi · 4 min · East 45th Street North

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left

    987 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1 km · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 135 North, US 81 North, KS 15 North: Salina

    1970 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    18.4 mi · 19 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    60.7 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 140

    815 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West State Street

    2107 ft · 40 sec · West State Street

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    131 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto West State Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West State Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North College Avenue

    116 m · 16 sec · North College Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Iron Avenue

    2400 ft · 1 min · West Iron Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South 8th Street

    28 m · 4 sec · South 8th Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 8th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bellaire 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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 135 North
81.5 mi · 94%
East 45th Street North
2.6 mi · 3%
West State Street
1.39 mi · 2%
West Iron Avenue
0.45 mi · 1%
Hanover Street
0.19 mi
KS 140
0.15 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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
76.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moundridge
00h 40m from Bellaire
Leave By
3:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bellaire and Mostly Sunny near Salina.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 87 miles (140 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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 43.4 miles from Bellaire and 43.6 miles from Salina.

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

The direct path is about 76.8 miles (123.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 3:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.58 one way or $23.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bellaire and Mostly Sunny 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 Bellaire and Salina. Straight-line distance: 76.77 mi (123.55 km).

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#1 Bellaire

Bellaire is a place in Kansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.7625100, -97.2669900
Altitude425
CountryUnited States
Salina

#2 Salina

The most populous city in Saline County, Kansas.

Population46,274
Coordinates38.8402800, -97.6114200
Altitude373
CountryUnited States
Start: Clarendon Street (-97.266711, 37.76225)
End: South 8th Street (-97.611466, 38.840281)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 140 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.07 gal
11.62 L · about $11.58
Round trip
$23.15
6.14 gal · 23.24 L
Estimated CO2
27.3 kg one way
Round trip: 54.6 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.58 $23.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.06 $26.11
Premium $4.65 $14.29 $28.58
Diesel $5.30 $16.28 $32.57

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Bellaire and Salina. The current time is 07:42:27.

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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.