How far is Medicine Lodge, KS from Salina, KS?
The driving distance from Medicine Lodge, KS to Salina, KS is about 145.4 miles (234 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119.9 miles (193 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 01m 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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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 02h 30m.
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.
Human settlement in Reno County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Medicine Lodge and Salina.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medicine Lodge and Salina.
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Start on the route
47 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto North Cherry Street
67 m · 15 sec · North Cherry Street
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Turn left onto West 1st Avenue
1697 ft · 1 min · West 1st Avenue
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Turn right onto North Iliff Street
28.2 mi · 40 min · North Iliff Street
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Turn right onto Lake Road
1 mi · 2 min · Lake Road
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Turn left onto Southeast 10th Avenue
2839 ft · 1 min · Southeast 10th Avenue
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Continue on Country Club Road
2571 ft · 1 min · Country Club Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East 1st Street
1438 ft · 48 sec · East 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 Medicine Lodge 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 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.
Sunny leaving Medicine Lodge and Sunny near Salina.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Medicine Lodge to Salina?
The road trip is about 145.4 miles (234 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?
Partridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.7 miles from Medicine Lodge and 69.7 miles from Salina.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119.9 miles (193 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.5 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.35 one way or $38.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Medicine Lodge and Sunny near Salina.
Stop Ideas Near Partridge
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 Partridge.
Hutchinson
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Medicine Lodge and Salina. Straight-line distance: 119.93 mi (193.01 km).
#1 Medicine Lodge
City in Barber County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 1,804 |
| Coordinates | 37.2811300, -98.5803600 |
| Altitude | 456 |
| 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: 234 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 48m |
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 | $19.35 | $38.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.82 | $43.64 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.88 | $47.75 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.21 | $54.42 |
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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