How far is Marion, KS from Salina, KS?
The driving distance from Marion, KS to Salina, KS is about 69.3 miles (111.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.7 miles (75.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marion and Salina.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marion and Salina.
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Start on Elm Avenue
17 m · 3 sec · Elm Avenue
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Remington Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Remington Road
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Turn left onto 200th Street
32 mi · 37 min · 200th Street
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Continue on East Kansas Avenue
947 ft · 18 sec · East Kansas Avenue
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Take the ramp right
1044 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
32.6 mi · 33 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 Marion 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 Kansas Avenue
Merge slight left
32.6 mi · 00h 33m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Marion and Sunny near Salina.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marion to Salina?
The road trip is about 69.3 miles (111.6 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?
McPherson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.6 miles from Marion and 34.7 miles from Salina.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.7 miles (75.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 4:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.24 one way or $18.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Marion and Sunny near Salina.
Stop Ideas Near McPherson
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 McPherson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marion and Salina. Straight-line distance: 46.74 mi (75.22 km).
#1 Marion
City in and the county seat of Marion County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 1,739 |
| Coordinates | 38.3483500, -97.0172500 |
| Altitude | 400 |
| 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: 112 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $9.24 | $18.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.42 | $20.84 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.40 | $22.80 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $12.99 | $25.99 |
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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