How far is Grant, KS from Salina, KS?
The driving distance from Grant, KS to Salina, KS is about 57.8 miles (93 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.3 miles (69.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Ottawa County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grant and Salina.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grant and Salina.
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Start on Rye Drive
1.5 km · 4 min · Rye Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 100th Road
1.4 mi · 5 min · 100th Road
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Continue on North 100th Road
3.7 mi · 14 min · North 100th Road
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Turn left
2379 ft · 2 min
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Turn left
9.8 mi · 12 min
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Continue straight
27.4 mi · 32 min
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Take the ramp right toward US 81 South: Salina
1270 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
11.7 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 140
1198 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto Old US 40
150 m · 9 sec · Old US 40
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Continue on 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 Grant 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.
North 100th Road
Continue straight
27.4 mi · 00h 32m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Grant 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 Grant to Salina?
The road trip is about 57.8 miles (93 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Tescott is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.9 miles from Grant and 28.9 miles from Salina.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.3 miles (69.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:28 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.80 one way or $15.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Grant and Mostly Sunny near Salina.
Stop Ideas Near Tescott
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 Tescott.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grant and Salina. Straight-line distance: 43.3 mi (69.68 km).
#1 Grant
County in Kansas, United States
| Population | 67 |
| Coordinates | 39.1186200, -98.3336700 |
| Altitude | 440 |
| 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: 93 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $3.82 | $7.80 | $15.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.19 | $8.55 | $17.09 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $9.29 | $18.58 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $12.08 | $24.16 |
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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