How far is Parker, KS from Salina, KS?
The driving distance from Parker, KS to Salina, KS is about 198 miles (318.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 145.8 miles (234.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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 03h 10m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Shawnee County, Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Parker and Salina.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parker and Salina.
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Start on South Center Avenue
1016 ft · 34 sec · South Center Avenue
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Turn left onto West Woodward Street
1129 ft · 31 sec · West Woodward Street
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Continue on West 2100th Road
1.2 km · 2 min · West 2100th Road
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Continue on Devlin Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Devlin Road
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Continue on West 2200th Road
3 mi · 7 min · West 2200th Road
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Continue on Northeast 2200 Road
3.3 mi · 8 min · Northeast 2200 Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Northeast Trego Road
1 mi · 3 min · Northeast Trego Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.3 km · 55 sec
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Turn right onto Scipio Road
1 km · 2 min · Scipio Road
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Continue on Osage Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Osage Road
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Continue on 2400 Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · 2400 Road
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Continue on Oregon Road
1500 ft · 41 sec · Oregon Road
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Continue on 2350 Road
4 mi · 10 min · 2350 Road
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Turn right
14.6 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit right toward I 35 North, US 59 North, US 50 East: Lawrence, Kansas City
5.7 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 59 North: Lawrence
21.3 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit left toward KS 10 West, US 40 West
1321 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Lawrence Trafficway
8.3 mi · 10 min · South Lawrence Trafficway
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Take the exit right
2384 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
13.4 mi · 13 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 Parker 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 longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Parker and Sunny near Salina.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Parker to Salina?
The road trip is about 198 miles (318.6 km) and usually takes 03h 10m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Silver Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.2 miles from Parker and 98.7 miles from Salina.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 145.8 miles (234.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.32 one way or $52.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Parker and Sunny near Salina.
Stop Ideas Near Silver Lake
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 Silver Lake.
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Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Parker and Salina. Straight-line distance: 145.83 mi (234.69 km).
#1 Parker
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 1,052 |
| Coordinates | 38.3283500, -94.9919100 |
| Altitude | 306 |
| 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: 319 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 28m |
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 | $26.32 | $52.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.69 | $59.37 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $32.48 | $64.97 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $37.02 | $74.04 |
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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