How far is Ozawkie, KS from Salina, KS?
The driving distance from Ozawkie, KS to Salina, KS is about 132.2 miles (212.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118.2 miles (190.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.
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.
Township in Riley County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ozawkie and Salina.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ozawkie and Salina.
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Start on Sioux Drive
57 m · 10 sec · Sioux Drive
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Turn right onto Coyote Avenue
105 m · 20 sec · Coyote Avenue
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Turn left onto Kansa Drive
737 ft · 32 sec · Kansa Drive
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Continue on Kansas Drive
887 ft · 42 sec · Kansas Drive
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Turn right
3.7 mi · 7 min
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Turn left
11 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
6.1 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right
1515 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West, US 40 West, US 75 South, KS 4 West: Salina
1395 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
82.8 mi · 1 hr 24 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 Ozawkie 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
82.8 mi · 01h 24m
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 Sunny leaving Ozawkie and Mostly Sunny near Salina.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ozawkie to Salina?
The road trip is about 132.2 miles (212.8 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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 66 miles from Ozawkie and 66.2 miles from Salina.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118.2 miles (190.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:20 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.70 one way or $35.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ozawkie and Mostly Sunny 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 Ozawkie and Salina. Straight-line distance: 118.25 mi (190.3 km).
#1 Ozawkie
Township in Jefferson County, Kansas
| Population | 622 |
| Coordinates | 39.2333300, -95.4669200 |
| Altitude | 304 |
| 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: 213 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 38m |
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 | $3.79 | $17.70 | $35.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.18 | $19.52 | $39.03 |
| Premium | $4.53 | $21.16 | $42.32 |
| Diesel | $5.88 | $27.47 | $54.95 |
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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