How far is Fort Scott, KS from Salina, KS?
The driving distance from Fort Scott, KS to Salina, KS is about 246.6 miles (396.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 171.8 miles (276.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 48m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Butler County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Scott and Salina.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Scott and Salina.
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Start on West 2nd Street
85 m · 18 sec · West 2nd Street
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Turn left onto South National Avenue
1 mi · 3 min · South National Avenue
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Turn right
97 m · 19 sec
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Turn left
38.7 mi · 45 min
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Turn straight onto East Madison Avenue
1.5 km · 3 min · East Madison Avenue
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Continue straight
83.9 mi · 1 hr 41 min
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Continue on Southwest 20th Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Southwest 20th Street
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Take the exit slight right
1828 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right onto KS 196/Northwest 90th Street
18.9 mi · 22 min · KS 196/Northwest 90th Street
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Continue on KS 196/Southeast 72nd Street
9.5 mi · 11 min · KS 196/Southeast 72nd Street
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Take the ramp right
1109 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
5.1 mi · 5 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 Fort Scott and Salina.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
East Madison Avenue
Continue straight
83.9 mi · 01h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny leaving Fort Scott 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 Fort Scott to Salina?
The road trip is about 246.6 miles (396.9 km) and usually takes 03h 48m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rosalia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112 miles from Fort Scott and 134.6 miles from Salina.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 171.8 miles (276.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.81 one way or $65.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fort Scott and Mostly Sunny near Salina.
Stop Ideas Near Rosalia
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 Rosalia.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Scott and Salina. Straight-line distance: 171.83 mi (276.54 km).
#1 Fort Scott
City in Kansas, USA
| Population | 7,648 |
| Coordinates | 37.8397600, -94.7083000 |
| Altitude | 258 |
| 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: 397 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 04m |
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 | $32.81 | $65.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $37.00 | $74.00 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $40.49 | $80.98 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $46.14 | $92.29 |
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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