How far is Parsons, KS from Salina, KS?
The driving distance from Parsons, KS to Salina, KS is about 215.7 miles (347.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 164.5 miles (264.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 58m 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 29m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Butler County, Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Parsons and Salina.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parsons and Salina.
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Start on Main Street
2 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on 24000 Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · 24000 Road
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Turn left
33.8 mi · 39 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
52 m · 2 sec · Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
61.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
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Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
7.3 mi · 9 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on East 7th Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · East 7th Avenue
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Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
10.6 mi · 13 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35, KS 96: Kansas Turnpike
1522 ft · 37 sec
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Continue straight
10.1 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 135 North, KS 96 West, US 81 North, KS 15 North: Salina, Hutchinson
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
18 mi · 19 min
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
60.7 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 140
815 ft · 21 sec
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Turn right onto West State Street
2107 ft · 40 sec · West State Street
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Keep slight right
131 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto West State Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West State Street
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Turn right onto North College Avenue
116 m · 16 sec · North College Avenue
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Turn left onto West Iron Avenue
2400 ft · 1 min · 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 Parsons 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.
Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
Exit the roundabout onto Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
61.6 mi · 01h 11m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Parsons 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 Parsons to Salina?
The road trip is about 215.7 miles (347.1 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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?
Augusta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.2 miles from Parsons and 108.4 miles from Salina.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 164.5 miles (264.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.2 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 10:02 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.70 one way or $57.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Parsons and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Salina.
Stop Ideas Near Augusta
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 Augusta.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Parsons and Salina. Straight-line distance: 164.54 mi (264.8 km).
#1 Parsons
City in Labette County, Kansas, USA
| Population | 9,463 |
| Coordinates | 37.3403400, -95.2610800 |
| Altitude | 275 |
| 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: 347 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 41m |
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 | $28.70 | $57.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.37 | $64.73 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $35.42 | $70.83 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $40.36 | $80.73 |
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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