How far is Hoxie, KS from Salina, KS?

The driving distance from Hoxie, KS to Salina, KS is about 176.6 miles (284.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155.9 miles (250.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m 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
176.62 mi
02h 38m
Flight
155.91 mi
250.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.91 mi
Kilometers
250.91 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
176.62 mi
Kilometers
284.24 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Salina
Tue, Jun 2, 3:34 AM CDT
Return by in Hoxie
Tue, Jun 2, 6:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hoxie
2026-06-02T00:55
Arrive Salina
Tue, Jun 2, 3:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hoxie
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
Victoria
KS

City in Kansas, United States

From Hoxie
88.2 mi
01h 19m
To Salina
88.4 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Oak Avenue

    11 m · 6 sec · Oak Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    17.6 mi · 31 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    990 ft · 24 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    154.4 mi · 2 hr 34 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 135 South, US 81 South: Wichita

    2112 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 140

    1198 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Old US 40

    150 m · 9 sec · Old US 40

  9. 9

    Continue on West State Street

    2107 ft · 40 sec · West State Street

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    131 m · 9 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto West State Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West State Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North College Avenue

    116 m · 16 sec · North College Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Iron Avenue

    2400 ft · 1 min · West Iron Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South 8th Street

    28 m · 4 sec · South 8th Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 8th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hoxie 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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
154 mi · 87%
Main Street
17.8 mi · 10%
I 135 South
2.24 mi · 1%
West State Street
1.39 mi · 1%
West Iron Avenue
0.45 mi
KS 140
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

154 mi · 02h 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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.7 mi
155.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Victoria
01h 19m from Hoxie
Leave By
1:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hoxie and 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 Hoxie to Salina?

The road trip is about 176.6 miles (284.2 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?

Victoria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.2 miles from Hoxie and 88.4 miles from Salina.

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

The direct path is about 155.9 miles (250.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 1:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.49 one way or $46.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hoxie and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Salina.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hoxie and Salina. Straight-line distance: 155.91 mi (250.91 km).

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#1 Hoxie

Human settlement in Sheridan County, Kansas, United States of America

Population1,191
Coordinates39.3575000, -100.4418100
Altitude827
CountryUnited States
Salina

#2 Salina

The most populous city in Saline County, Kansas.

Population46,274
Coordinates38.8402800, -97.6114200
Altitude373
CountryUnited States
Start: Oak Avenue (-100.441811, 39.357528)
End: South 8th Street (-97.611466, 38.840281)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 284 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 53m
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 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.23 gal
23.59 L · about $23.49
Round trip
$46.99
12.46 gal · 47.18 L
Estimated CO2
55.4 kg one way
Round trip: 110.7 kg / 244 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.49 $46.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.50 $52.99
Premium $4.65 $28.99 $57.99
Diesel $5.30 $33.04 $66.09

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Hoxie and Salina. The current time is 00:55:18.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.