How far is Mission, KS from Salina, KS?
The driving distance from Mission, KS to Salina, KS is about 175.4 miles (282.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 159.4 miles (256.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 09m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.
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 Wabaunsee 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 Mission and Salina.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mission and Salina.
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Start on West 56th Street
730 ft · 37 sec · West 56th Street
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Turn left onto Lamar Avenue
1981 ft · 57 sec · Lamar Avenue
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Turn right onto Johnson Drive
2061 ft · 47 sec · Johnson Drive
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Turn right onto Broadmoor Street
609 ft · 34 sec · Broadmoor Street
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Turn left onto West 58th Street
149 m · 21 sec · West 58th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 69 North
43 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left onto Metcalf Avenue
1.1 mi · 1 min · Metcalf Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Harry Darby Memorial Highway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Harry Darby Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 70 West: Topeka
1475 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight right onto Kansas Turnpike
50.8 mi · 52 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Kansas Turnpike
1.5 km · 1 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
91.6 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
22.2 mi · 22 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 143
1276 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto North 9th Street
2.5 mi · 6 min · North 9th Street
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Turn left onto West Iron Avenue
85 m · 14 sec · 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 Mission and Salina.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
91.6 mi · 01h 34m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mission and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Salina.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mission to Salina?
The road trip is about 175.4 miles (282.2 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?
Paxico is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.6 miles from Mission and 87.8 miles from Salina.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 159.4 miles (256.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 1:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.34 one way or $46.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mission and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Salina.
Stop Ideas Near Paxico
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 Paxico.
Topeka
Lawrence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mission and Salina. Straight-line distance: 159.38 mi (256.49 km).
#1 Mission
City in Kansas, USA
| Population | 9,873 |
| Coordinates | 39.0277800, -94.6557900 |
| Altitude | 310 |
| 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: 282 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 11m |
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 | $23.34 | $46.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.33 | $52.65 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.81 | $57.62 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.83 | $65.66 |
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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