How far is Salina, KS from Baldwin City, KS?
The driving distance from Salina, KS to Baldwin City, KS is about 153.6 miles (247.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130.6 miles (210.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.
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.
City in Wabaunsee County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salina and Baldwin City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salina and Baldwin City.
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Start on South 8th Street
28 m · 9 sec · South 8th Street
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Turn left onto West Iron Avenue
85 m · 16 sec · West Iron Avenue
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Turn right onto North 9th Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · North 9th Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 70 East: Topeka
1240 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
22.1 mi · 22 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
74.7 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
14.9 mi · 17 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
1.2 km · 52 sec · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Continue on Kansas Turnpike
14 mi · 14 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 10: Lecompton, Lawrence
2307 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto South Lawrence Trafficway
7.7 mi · 9 min · South Lawrence Trafficway
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Take the exit slight right
1.1 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto East 1300 Road
9.3 mi · 11 min · East 1300 Road
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Take the exit slight right toward US 56: Olathe, Council Grove
1067 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto North 300 Road
3.5 mi · 4 min · North 300 Road
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Continue on Ames Street
1 mi · 2 min · Ames Street
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Turn right onto 6th Street
2657 ft · 1 min · 6th Street
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Turn right onto High Street
21 m · 2 sec · High Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · High Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salina and Baldwin City.
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
74.7 mi · 01h 15m
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 Salina and Partly Sunny near Baldwin City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salina to Baldwin City?
The road trip is about 153.6 miles (247.2 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?
McFarland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.7 miles from Salina and 76.9 miles from Baldwin City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130.6 miles (210.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 12:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.44 one way or $40.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Salina and Partly Sunny near Baldwin City.
Stop Ideas Near McFarland
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 McFarland.
Topeka
Lawrence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salina and Baldwin City. Straight-line distance: 130.64 mi (210.25 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 Baldwin City
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 4,700 |
| Coordinates | 38.7750100, -95.1863600 |
| Altitude | 316 |
| Country | United States |
End: Baldwin City (-95.18636, 38.77501)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 247 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
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 | $20.44 | $40.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.05 | $46.10 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.22 | $50.45 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.75 | $57.50 |
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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