How far is Fairway, KS from Salina, KS?

The driving distance from Fairway, KS to Salina, KS is about 176.1 miles (283.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 160.6 miles (258.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 30m 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
176.11 mi
02h 45m
Flight
160.63 mi
258.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
160.63 mi
Kilometers
258.51 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
176.11 mi
Kilometers
283.42 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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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 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Salina
Thu, Apr 23, 1:17 AM CDT
Return by in Fairway
Thu, Apr 23, 4:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairway
2026-04-22T22:31
Arrive Salina
Thu, Apr 23, 1:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fairway
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
Maple Hill
KS

City in Wabaunsee County, Kansas, United States

From Fairway
88.4 mi
01h 22m
To Salina
87.7 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 25 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 59th Street

    2234 ft · 2 min · West 59th Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Roe Avenue

    648 ft · 20 sec · Roe Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West 60th Street

    633 ft · 30 sec · West 60th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Shawnee Mission Parkway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Shawnee Mission Parkway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 69 North

    885 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Metcalf Avenue

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Metcalf Avenue

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Harry Darby Memorial Highway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Harry Darby Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 70 West: Topeka

    1475 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Kansas Turnpike

    50.8 mi · 52 min · Kansas Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Kansas Turnpike

    1.5 km · 1 min · Kansas Turnpike

  11. 11

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    91.6 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    22.2 mi · 22 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 143

    1276 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North 9th Street

    2.5 mi · 6 min · North 9th Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Iron Avenue

    85 m · 14 sec · West Iron Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South 8th Street

    28 m · 4 sec · South 8th Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 8th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairway 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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
91.6 mi · 52%
Kansas Turnpike
51.8 mi · 29%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
22.2 mi · 13%
Harry Darby Memorial Highway
4.66 mi · 3%
North 9th Street
2.54 mi · 1%
Metcalf Avenue
1.6 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

91.6 mi · 01h 34m

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
02h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.5 mi
160.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maple Hill
01h 22m from Fairway
Leave By
1:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fairway 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 Fairway to Salina?

The road trip is about 176.1 miles (283.4 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?

Maple Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.4 miles from Fairway and 87.7 miles from Salina.

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

The direct path is about 160.6 miles (258.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 1:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.42 one way or $46.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fairway and Mostly Sunny near Salina.

Stop Ideas Near Maple Hill

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Maple Hill, 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 Maple Hill.

RAIL

Topeka

32 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Lawrence

70 mi away
413 East 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairway and Salina. Straight-line distance: 160.63 mi (258.51 km).

Fairway

#1 Fairway

City in Johnson County, Kansas, United States of America

Population3,963
Coordinates39.0222300, -94.6319000
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Salina

#2 Salina

The most populous city in Saline County, Kansas.

Population46,274
Coordinates38.8402800, -97.6114200
Altitude373
CountryUnited States
Start: West 59th Street (-94.631903, 39.022364)
End: South 8th Street (-97.611466, 38.840281)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 283 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.21 gal
23.52 L · about $23.42
Round trip
$46.84
12.42 gal · 47.04 L
Estimated CO2
55.2 kg one way
Round trip: 110.4 kg / 243 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.42 $46.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.41 $52.82
Premium $4.65 $28.90 $57.80
Diesel $5.30 $32.94 $65.88

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 Fairway and Salina. The current time is 22:31:58.

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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.