How far is Meade, KS from Salina, KS?
The driving distance from Meade, KS to Salina, KS is about 202.5 miles (325.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 183.2 miles (294.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 04m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 32m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Meade and Salina.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meade and Salina.
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Start on West Carthage Street
1 km · 42 sec · West Carthage Street
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Continue on The Yellow Brick Road
20.7 mi · 23 min · The Yellow Brick Road
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Continue on West Front Street
2157 ft · 33 sec · West Front Street
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Turn left onto North Oak Street
19.2 mi · 22 min · North Oak Street
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Keep slight right
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Turn right
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Turn right
31.3 mi · 36 min
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Turn left onto Niles Avenue
2707 ft · 46 sec · Niles Avenue
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Turn right
25.1 mi · 30 min
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Turn right onto East 14th Street
19.3 mi · 23 min · East 14th Street
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Turn right onto Railroad Avenue
2.1 mi · 5 min · Railroad Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Washington Street
46 m · 4 sec · Washington Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Railroad Avenue
2815 ft · 1 min · Railroad Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
2161 ft · 40 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto 10th Street
3.8 mi · 6 min · 10th Street
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Turn left
47.9 mi · 56 min
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Take the ramp right toward I-70 East, Salina
1227 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
24.9 mi · 25 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 135 South, US 81 South: Wichita
2112 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
1.8 mi · 2 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 Meade and Salina.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
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47.9 mi · 00h 56m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Meade 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 Meade to Salina?
The road trip is about 202.5 miles (325.9 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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?
Larned is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.1 miles from Meade and 98.4 miles from Salina.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 183.2 miles (294.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 9:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.96 one way or $53.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Meade and Mostly Sunny near Salina.
Stop Ideas Near Larned
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 Larned.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Meade and Salina. Straight-line distance: 183.22 mi (294.86 km).
#1 Meade
City in Meade County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 1,519 |
| Coordinates | 37.2855800, -100.3401500 |
| Altitude | 761 |
| 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: 326 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 31m |
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 | $26.96 | $53.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.41 | $60.82 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $33.28 | $66.55 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $37.92 | $75.85 |
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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