How far is Salina, KS from Bellaire, KS?

The driving distance from Salina, KS to Bellaire, KS is about 85.2 miles (137.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.8 miles (123.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
85.18 mi
01h 35m
Flight
76.77 mi
123.55 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.77 mi
Kilometers
123.55 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.18 mi
Kilometers
137.09 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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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 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellaire
Mon, Apr 13, 7:32 AM CDT
Return by in Salina
Mon, Apr 13, 9:08 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Salina
2026-04-13T05:57
Arrive Bellaire
Mon, Apr 13, 7:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Salina
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Moundridge
KS

City in McPherson County, Kansas, United States of America

From Salina
42.6 mi
00h 47m
To Bellaire
42.6 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 23 mph SSW
Destination
83°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Salina and Bellaire.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Salina and Bellaire.

  1. 1

    Start on South 8th Street

    28 m · 6 sec · South 8th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Iron Avenue

    672 ft · 35 sec · West Iron Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Santa Fe Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Santa Fe Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Claflin Avenue

    965 ft · 25 sec · West Claflin Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South 9th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South 9th Street

  6. 6

    Turn right

    43 m · 5 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Magnolia Road

    1753 ft · 50 sec · West Magnolia Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    1310 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    57.3 mi · 57 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    18.2 mi · 19 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward KS 254: El Dorado

    3110 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    1.1 km · 52 sec

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Hillside

    1545 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto East 45th Street North

    66 m · 4 sec · East 45th Street North

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on East 45th Street North

    1.6 mi · 4 min · East 45th Street North

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Auburn Street

    649 ft · 34 sec · North Auburn Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Hanover Street

    985 ft · 43 sec · Hanover Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Janesville Street

    620 ft · 29 sec · Janesville Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Clarendon Street

    94 m · 14 sec · Clarendon Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Clarendon Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Salina and Bellaire.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Magnolia Road
78.2 mi · 92%
South Santa Fe Avenue
1.8 mi · 2%
East 45th Street North
1.65 mi · 2%
KS 254
1.28 mi · 2%
South 9th Street
1.11 mi · 1%
Hillside
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
76.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moundridge
00h 47m from Salina
Leave By
3:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Salina and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bellaire.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Salina to Bellaire?

The road trip is about 85.2 miles (137.1 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Moundridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.6 miles from Salina and 42.6 miles from Bellaire.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 76.8 miles (123.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 3:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.35 one way or $22.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Salina and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bellaire.

Stop Ideas Near Moundridge

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Moundridge, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Moundridge.

RAIL

Newton

23 mi away
414 North Main St.
RAIL

Hutchinson

39 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Salina and Bellaire. Straight-line distance: 76.77 mi (123.55 km).

Salina

#1 Salina

The most populous city in Saline County, Kansas.

Population46,274
Coordinates38.8402800, -97.6114200
Altitude373
CountryUnited States
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#2 Bellaire

Bellaire is a place in Kansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.7625100, -97.2669900
Altitude425
CountryUnited States
Start: Salina (-97.61142, 38.84028)
End: Bellaire (-97.26699, 37.76251)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 137 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.01 gal
11.38 L · about $11.35
Round trip
$22.70
6.02 gal · 22.76 L
Estimated CO2
26.7 kg one way
Round trip: 53.5 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.35 $22.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.80 $25.60
Premium $4.65 $14.01 $28.02
Diesel $5.30 $15.97 $31.93

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kansas · Apr 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Salina and Bellaire. The current time is 05:57:10.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.