How far is Salina, KS from Baxter Springs, KS?
The driving distance from Salina, KS to Baxter Springs, KS is about 264.7 miles (426 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 200.8 miles (323.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 15m 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
Driving 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 05h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Greenwood County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salina and Baxter Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salina and Baxter Springs.
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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
4.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 196: Whitewater, El Dorado
1369 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto KS 196/Southeast 72nd Street
9.6 mi · 11 min · KS 196/Southeast 72nd Street
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Continue on KS 196/Northwest 90th Street
18.9 mi · 22 min · KS 196/Northwest 90th Street
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Continue on Northwest State Road 196
135 m · 14 sec · Northwest State Road 196
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Take the ramp left
1429 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southwest 20th Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Southwest 20th Street
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Continue on West Central Avenue
2.3 mi · 5 min · West Central Avenue
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Turn right onto South Denver Street
2328 ft · 1 min · South Denver Street
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Turn left onto West Kansas Avenue
1974 ft · 56 sec · West Kansas Avenue
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Turn right onto South Main Street
9.2 mi · 11 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Southeast 100th Street
1421 ft · 24 sec · Southeast 100th Street
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Turn left onto Atomic Veterans Memorial Highway
61.1 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Atomic Veterans Memorial Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
48 m · 2 sec · Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
70.5 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
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Turn right
11 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
7.4 mi · 9 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
47 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto West 12th Street
15 m · 1 sec · West 12th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 12th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salina and Baxter Springs.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
Exit the roundabout onto Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
70.5 mi · 01h 22m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Salina and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Baxter Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salina to Baxter Springs?
The road trip is about 264.7 miles (426 km) and usually takes 05h 07m 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?
Severy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.3 miles from Salina and 132.4 miles from Baxter Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 200.8 miles (323.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.9 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 6:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.41 one way or $66.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Salina and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Baxter Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Severy
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 Severy.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salina and Baxter Springs. Straight-line distance: 200.77 mi (323.11 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 Baxter Springs
City in Cherokee County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 3,893 |
| Coordinates | 37.0236800, -94.7355000 |
| Altitude | 257 |
| Country | United States |
End: Baxter Springs (-94.7355, 37.02368)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 426 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 18m |
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 | $33.41 | $66.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $37.68 | $75.36 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $41.23 | $82.47 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $46.99 | $93.99 |
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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