How far is Osage County, KS from Salina, KS?
The driving distance from Osage County, KS to Salina, KS is about 139.2 miles (224.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102.4 miles (164.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 53m 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 26m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Osage County and Salina.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Osage County and Salina.
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Start on West 221st Street
116 m · 17 sec · West 221st Street
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Continue on South Lewelling Road
2651 ft · 2 min · South Lewelling Road
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Turn right onto West 217th Street
2.3 mi · 9 min · West 217th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
27.3 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Wanamaker Road, Huntoon Street
1298 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right
50 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Southwest Wanamaker Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Southwest Wanamaker Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 West: Salina
1255 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
81.1 mi · 1 hr 21 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 Osage County 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
Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
81.1 mi · 01h 21m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Osage County and Chance Rain Showers near Salina.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Osage County to Salina?
The road trip is about 139.2 miles (224.1 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?
Zeandale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.7 miles from Osage County and 70.5 miles from Salina.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102.4 miles (164.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.8 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 1:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.64 one way or $39.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Osage County and Chance Rain Showers near Salina.
Stop Ideas Near Zeandale
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 Zeandale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Osage County and Salina. Straight-line distance: 102.38 mi (164.76 km).
#1 Osage County
County in Kansas, United States
| Population | 15,770 |
| Coordinates | 38.6523300, -95.7269500 |
| Altitude | 339 |
| 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: 224 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
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 | $4.00 | $19.64 | $39.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $21.37 | $42.74 |
| Premium | $4.73 | $23.23 | $46.46 |
| Diesel | $6.02 | $29.53 | $59.07 |
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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