How far is Lexington, KS from Salina, KS?
The driving distance from Lexington, KS to Salina, KS is about 191.3 miles (307.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 152 miles (244.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 20m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.
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.
Human settlement in Reno County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lexington and Salina.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lexington and Salina.
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Start on Old Highway 34
2.1 mi · 5 min · Old Highway 34
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 34
17 mi · 25 min · State Highway 34
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Continue on South Main Street
2978 ft · 52 sec · South Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto The Yellow Brick Road
18.9 mi · 22 min · The Yellow Brick Road
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Continue on West Kansas Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · West Kansas Avenue
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Continue on Cannonball Stageline
28.7 mi · 33 min · Cannonball Stageline
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Continue on West 1st Street
2.5 mi · 6 min · West 1st Street
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Turn left
44.2 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Hutchinson
9.4 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 61 North
1522 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto South Lorraine Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Lorraine Street
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Continue on Ken Kennedy Freeway
28.2 mi · 32 min · Ken Kennedy Freeway
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Keep slight left
2057 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
34.7 mi · 35 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 Lexington 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.
Longest stretch
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44.2 mi · 00h 52m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lexington and Sunny near Salina.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lexington to Salina?
The road trip is about 191.3 miles (307.8 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?
Turon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.7 miles from Lexington and 95.6 miles from Salina.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 152 miles (244.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.3 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 10:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.45 one way or $50.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lexington and Sunny near Salina.
Stop Ideas Near Turon
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 Turon.
Hutchinson
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lexington and Salina. Straight-line distance: 152.02 mi (244.65 km).
#1 Lexington
Human settlement in United States of America
| Population | 1,414 |
| Coordinates | 37.2939100, -99.5995700 |
| Altitude | 612 |
| 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: 308 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 23m |
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 | $25.45 | $50.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.71 | $57.42 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $31.41 | $62.83 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $35.80 | $71.60 |
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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