How far is Centropolis, KS from Salina, KS?
The driving distance from Centropolis, KS to Salina, KS is about 148.9 miles (239.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 122.1 miles (196.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 40m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 20m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Centropolis and Salina.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Centropolis and Salina.
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Start on North 9th Street
15 m · 6 sec · North 9th Street
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Turn left onto Centropolis Avenue
731 ft · 34 sec · Centropolis Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North 7th Street
2912 ft · 1 min · North 7th Street
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Continue on Thomas Road
2.5 mi · 6 min · Thomas Road
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Turn right onto Florida Terrace
1 mi · 2 min · Florida Terrace
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Continue on East 550 Road
3 mi · 7 min · East 550 Road
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Turn left onto North 300 Road
5.5 mi · 7 min · North 300 Road
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Continue on West 157th Street
9.8 mi · 13 min · West 157th Street
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Take the ramp right
1078 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
19.5 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Wanamaker Road, Huntoon Street
1298 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right
50 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Southwest Wanamaker Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Southwest Wanamaker Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 West: Salina
1255 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
81.1 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
22.2 mi · 22 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 143
1276 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto North 9th Street
2.5 mi · 6 min · North 9th Street
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Turn left onto West Iron Avenue
85 m · 14 sec · West Iron Avenue
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Turn right onto South 8th Street
28 m · 4 sec · South 8th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 8th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Centropolis and Salina.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
81.1 mi · 01h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Centropolis and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Salina.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Centropolis to Salina?
The road trip is about 148.9 miles (239.7 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?
Alma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.7 miles from Centropolis and 74.3 miles from Salina.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 122.1 miles (196.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.8 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 1:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.84 one way or $39.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Centropolis and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Salina.
Stop Ideas Near Alma
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Centropolis and Salina. Straight-line distance: 122.09 mi (196.49 km).
#1 Centropolis
Township in Franklin County, Kansas
| Population | 1,017 |
| Coordinates | 38.7161200, -95.3502500 |
| Altitude | 294 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Salina
The most populous city in Saline County, Kansas.
| Population | 46,274 |
| Coordinates | 38.8402800, -97.6114200 |
| Altitude | 373 |
| Country | United States |
End: South 8th Street (-97.611466, 38.840281)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 240 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $19.84 | $39.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.37 | $44.74 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.48 | $48.96 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.90 | $55.80 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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