How far is Saint Marys, KS from Salina, KS?
The driving distance from Saint Marys, KS to Salina, KS is about 86.2 miles (138.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 78.4 miles (126.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.
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 McPherson County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Marys and Salina.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Marys and Salina.
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Start on West 13th Street North
1084 ft · 50 sec · West 13th Street North
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Turn right onto North 263rd Street West
1.6 km · 4 min · North 263rd Street West
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Turn left onto West 21st Street North
5 mi · 7 min · West 21st Street North
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Turn right onto North 343rd Street West
1.5 km · 1 min · North 343rd Street West
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Continue on South Rayl Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · South Rayl Road
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Turn right onto East Silver Lake Road
1 mi · 1 min · East Silver Lake Road
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Turn left onto South Worthington Road
6.2 mi · 8 min · South Worthington Road
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Turn right
3.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto North 279th Street West
2.5 mi · 4 min · North 279th Street West
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Continue on South Burmac Road
18 mi · 25 min · South Burmac Road
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Continue on 14th Avenue
10.7 mi · 15 min · 14th Avenue
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Continue on County Road 305
2190 ft · 53 sec · County Road 305
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Take the ramp right
1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
2057 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
34.7 mi · 35 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 Saint Marys and Salina.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
County Road 305
Merge slight left
34.7 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Saint Marys and Partly Sunny near Salina.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Marys to Salina?
The road trip is about 86.2 miles (138.8 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?
Groveland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.4 miles from Saint Marys and 39.8 miles from Salina.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 78.4 miles (126.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:26 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.62 one way or $23.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Saint Marys and Partly Sunny near Salina.
Stop Ideas Near Groveland
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 Groveland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Marys and Salina. Straight-line distance: 78.34 mi (126.08 km).
#1 Saint Marys
Saint Marys is a place in Kansas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.7066800, -97.6400500 |
| Altitude | 461 |
| 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: 139 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $3.82 | $11.62 | $23.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.19 | $12.73 | $25.47 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $13.84 | $27.69 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $18.00 | $36.00 |
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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