How far is Salina, KS from Arkansas City, KS?
The driving distance from Salina, KS to Arkansas City, KS is about 148.8 miles (239.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126.8 miles (204 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.
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 Sedgwick County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salina and Arkansas City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salina and Arkansas City.
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Start on South 8th Street
28 m · 6 sec · South 8th Street
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Turn right onto West Iron Avenue
672 ft · 35 sec · West Iron Avenue
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Turn right onto South Santa Fe Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · South Santa Fe Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Claflin Avenue
965 ft · 25 sec · West Claflin Avenue
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Turn left onto South 9th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South 9th Street
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Turn right
43 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto West Magnolia Road
1753 ft · 50 sec · West Magnolia Road
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Take the ramp left
1310 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
57.3 mi · 57 min
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
30.2 mi · 35 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35 South: Oklahoma City
1773 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
37.6 mi · 38 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 166, US 81: Arkansas City, South Haven
1284 ft · 39 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East 160th Street South
16.1 mi · 25 min · East 160th Street South
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Turn left onto South 8th Street
1290 ft · 37 sec · South 8th Street
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Turn right onto West Washington Avenue
1439 ft · 45 sec · West Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto South 4th Street
871 ft · 26 sec · South 4th Street
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Turn right onto West Central Avenue
1641 ft · 49 sec · West Central Avenue
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Turn right
37 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salina and Arkansas City.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
West Magnolia Road
Merge slight left
57.3 mi · 00h 57m
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.
Sunny leaving Salina and Mostly Sunny near Arkansas City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salina to Arkansas City?
The road trip is about 148.8 miles (239.5 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?
Valley Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.5 miles from Salina and 74.3 miles from Arkansas City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126.8 miles (204 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 12:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.80 one way or $39.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Salina and Mostly Sunny near Arkansas City.
Stop Ideas Near Valley Center
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking
City of Wichita City Hall
Wichita Municipal Court clerk
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Valley Center.
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Hutchinson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salina and Arkansas City. Straight-line distance: 126.77 mi (204.02 km).
#1 Salina
The most populous city in Saline County, Kansas.
| Population | 46,274 |
| Coordinates | 38.8402800, -97.6114200 |
| Altitude | 373 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Arkansas City
City in Cowley County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 11,669 |
| Coordinates | 37.0619700, -97.0383700 |
| Altitude | 341 |
| Country | United States |
End: Arkansas City (-97.03837, 37.06197)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 240 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
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 | $19.80 | $39.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.33 | $44.66 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.43 | $48.87 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.85 | $55.69 |
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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