How far is Conway Springs, KS from Salina, KS?
The driving distance from Conway Springs, KS to Salina, KS is about 119.7 miles (192.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100.2 miles (161.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m 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 01h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Harvey County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Conway Springs and Salina.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Conway Springs and Salina.
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Start on Spring Avenue
98 m · 20 sec · Spring Avenue
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Turn left onto North 5th Street
1889 ft · 38 sec · North 5th Street
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Continue on North Conway Springs Road
5.5 mi · 10 min · North Conway Springs Road
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Continue on South 263rd Street West
1426 ft · 29 sec · South 263rd Street West
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Continue on Grice Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Grice Street
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Turn right onto State Highway 42
8.7 mi · 15 min · State Highway 42
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Continue on West Southwest Boulevard
4.9 mi · 6 min · West Southwest Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on West Southwest Boulevard
2.2 mi · 3 min · West Southwest Boulevard
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Continue on West Cessna Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Cessna Boulevard
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Continue on West Southwest Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · West Southwest Boulevard
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Turn left onto I 235 North
1571 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
10.9 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 135 North: Salina
1545 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight right
18.6 mi · 19 min
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
60.7 mi · 1 hr 1 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 Conway Springs 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.
I 135 North
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60.7 mi · 01h 01m
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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Conway Springs and Slight 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 Conway Springs to Salina?
The road trip is about 119.7 miles (192.6 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?
North Newton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.8 miles from Conway Springs and 59.9 miles from Salina.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100.2 miles (161.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 2:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.91 one way or $31.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Conway Springs and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Salina.
Stop Ideas Near North Newton
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 North Newton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Conway Springs and Salina. Straight-line distance: 100.2 mi (161.25 km).
#1 Conway Springs
City in Sumner County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 1,214 |
| Coordinates | 37.3903000, -97.6422700 |
| Altitude | 418 |
| 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: 193 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
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 | $15.91 | $31.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.95 | $35.90 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.64 | $39.28 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.38 | $44.77 |
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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