How far is Moundridge, KS from Salina, KS?

The driving distance from Moundridge, KS to Salina, KS is about 48.7 miles (78.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.3 miles (71.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
48.73 mi
00h 46m
Flight
44.31 mi
71.31 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.31 mi
Kilometers
71.31 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.73 mi
Kilometers
78.43 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Salina
Thu, Apr 23, 4:02 AM CDT
Return by in Moundridge
Thu, Apr 23, 4:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Moundridge
2026-04-23T03:16
Arrive Salina
Thu, Apr 23, 4:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Moundridge
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Lindsborg
KS

Town in Kansas, USA

From Moundridge
24.4 mi
00h 23m
To Salina
24.4 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 25 mph SSW
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 23 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Moundridge and Salina.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Moundridge and Salina.

  1. 1

    Start on Cole Street

    16 m · 8 sec · Cole Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Christian Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Christian Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on 22nd Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 22nd Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    893 ft · 22 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    44.4 mi · 44 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 140

    815 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West State Street

    2107 ft · 40 sec · West State Street

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    131 m · 9 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto West State Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West State Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North College Avenue

    116 m · 16 sec · North College Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Iron Avenue

    2400 ft · 1 min · West Iron Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South 8th Street

    28 m · 4 sec · South 8th Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 8th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Moundridge and Salina.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
22nd Avenue
45.8 mi · 94%
West State Street
1.39 mi · 3%
Christian Avenue
0.76 mi · 2%
West Iron Avenue
0.45 mi · 1%
KS 140
0.15 mi
North College Avenue
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

22nd Avenue

Merge slight left

44.4 mi · 00h 44m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
44.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lindsborg
00h 23m from Moundridge
Leave By
4:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Moundridge and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Salina.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Moundridge to Salina?

The road trip is about 48.7 miles (78.4 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Lindsborg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.4 miles from Moundridge and 24.4 miles from Salina.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 44.3 miles (71.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 4:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.49 one way or $12.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Moundridge and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Salina.

Stop Ideas Near Lindsborg

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lindsborg, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lindsborg.

RAIL

Hutchinson

62 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave
RAIL

Newton

65 mi away
414 North Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Moundridge and Salina. Straight-line distance: 44.31 mi (71.31 km).

Moundridge

#1 Moundridge

City in McPherson County, Kansas, United States of America

Population1,861
Coordinates38.2030700, -97.5192100
Altitude455
CountryUnited States
Salina

#2 Salina

The most populous city in Saline County, Kansas.

Population46,274
Coordinates38.8402800, -97.6114200
Altitude373
CountryUnited States
Start: Cole Street (-97.519211, 38.203036)
End: South 8th Street (-97.611466, 38.840281)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.72 gal
6.51 L · about $6.49
Round trip
$12.97
3.44 gal · 13.02 L
Estimated CO2
15.3 kg one way
Round trip: 30.6 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.49 $12.97
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.32 $14.63
Premium $4.65 $8.00 $16.01
Diesel $5.30 $9.12 $18.25

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kansas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Moundridge and Salina. The current time is 03:16:01.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.