How far is Cheney, KS from Salina, KS?
The driving distance from Cheney, KS to Salina, KS is about 96.4 miles (155.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.1 miles (135.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in McPherson County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cheney and Salina.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cheney and Salina.
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Start on West 3rd Avenue
92 m · 16 sec · West 3rd Avenue
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Turn left onto North Main Street
3009 ft · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Cheney Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Cheney Road
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Continue on South 383rd Street West
1.4 km · 1 min · South 383rd Street West
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Take the ramp right toward US 54 East, US 400 East: Wichita
1557 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
2 mi · 2 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward 343rd West
1179 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto South 343rd Street West
4.5 mi · 6 min · South 343rd Street West
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Continue on South Rayl Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · South Rayl Road
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Turn right onto East Silver Lake Road
1 mi · 1 min · East Silver Lake Road
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Turn left onto South Worthington Road
6.2 mi · 8 min · South Worthington Road
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Turn right
3.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto North 279th Street West
2.5 mi · 4 min · North 279th Street West
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Continue on South Burmac Road
18 mi · 25 min · South Burmac Road
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Continue on 14th Avenue
10.7 mi · 15 min · 14th Avenue
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Continue on County Road 305
2190 ft · 53 sec · County Road 305
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Take the ramp right
1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
2057 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
34.7 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 140
815 ft · 21 sec
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Turn right onto West State Street
2107 ft · 40 sec · West State Street
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Keep slight right
131 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto West State Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West State Street
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Turn right onto North College Avenue
116 m · 16 sec · North College Avenue
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Turn left onto West Iron Avenue
2400 ft · 1 min · 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 Cheney and Salina.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
County Road 305
Merge slight left
34.7 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Cheney 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 Cheney to Salina?
The road trip is about 96.4 miles (155.2 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?
Inman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.7 miles from Cheney and 48.7 miles from Salina.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.1 miles (135.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 3:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.82 one way or $25.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Cheney and Mostly Sunny near Salina.
Stop Ideas Near Inman
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Inman.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cheney and Salina. Straight-line distance: 84.13 mi (135.4 km).
#1 Cheney
Human settlement in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 2,173 |
| Coordinates | 37.6300100, -97.7825500 |
| Altitude | 423 |
| 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: 155 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $12.82 | $25.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.46 | $28.92 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $15.82 | $31.65 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.03 | $36.07 |
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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