How far is North Newton, KS from Salina, KS?

The driving distance from North Newton, KS to Salina, KS is about 61.6 miles (99.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55 miles (88.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
61.6 mi
00h 57m
Flight
54.98 mi
88.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.98 mi
Kilometers
88.48 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.6 mi
Kilometers
99.13 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Salina
Fri, Apr 17, 1:59 PM CDT
Return by in North Newton
Fri, Apr 17, 2:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Newton
2026-04-17T13:01
Arrive Salina
Fri, Apr 17, 1:59 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Newton
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
New Gottland
KS

Township in McPherson County, Kansas

From North Newton
30.8 mi
00h 28m
To Salina
30.8 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 to 22 mph SSW
Destination
84°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 to 22 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Newton and Salina.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Eisenhower Memorial Highway

    577 ft · 15 sec · Eisenhower Memorial Highway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    993 ft · 24 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    58.3 mi · 58 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 140

    815 ft · 21 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West State Street

    2107 ft · 40 sec · West State Street

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    131 m · 9 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto West State Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West State Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North College Avenue

    116 m · 16 sec · North College Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Iron Avenue

    2400 ft · 1 min · West Iron Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South 8th Street

    28 m · 4 sec · South 8th Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 8th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Eisenhower Memorial Highway
58.6 mi · 95%
West State Street
1.39 mi · 2%
North Main Street
0.8 mi · 1%
West Iron Avenue
0.45 mi · 1%
KS 140
0.15 mi
North College Avenue
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

Eisenhower Memorial Highway

Merge slight left

58.3 mi · 00h 58m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
55 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Gottland
00h 28m from North Newton
Leave By
4:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving North Newton and Mostly Sunny then 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 North Newton to Salina?

The road trip is about 61.6 miles (99.1 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

New Gottland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from North Newton and 30.8 miles from Salina.

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

The direct path is about 55 miles (88.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 4:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.18 one way or $16.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around North Newton and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Salina.

Stop Ideas Near New Gottland

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around New Gottland, 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 New Gottland.

RAIL

Newton

50 mi away
414 North Main St.
RAIL

Hutchinson

52 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Newton and Salina. Straight-line distance: 54.98 mi (88.48 km).

North Newton

#1 North Newton

City in Harvey County, Kansas, United States of America

Population1,762
Coordinates38.0722300, -97.3455900
Altitude438
CountryUnited States
Salina

#2 Salina

The most populous city in Saline County, Kansas.

Population46,274
Coordinates38.8402800, -97.6114200
Altitude373
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-97.34522, 38.072231)
End: South 8th Street (-97.611466, 38.840281)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.17 gal
8.23 L · about $8.18
Round trip
$16.37
4.34 gal · 16.46 L
Estimated CO2
19.3 kg one way
Round trip: 38.6 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.18 $16.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.23 $18.46
Premium $4.65 $10.10 $20.20
Diesel $5.30 $11.51 $23.02

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between North Newton and Salina. The current time is 13:01:27.

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.