How far is Salina, KS from Belle Plaine, KS?
The driving distance from Salina, KS to Belle Plaine, KS is about 111.5 miles (179.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 101.5 miles (163.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 13m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.
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 Harvey County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salina and Belle Plaine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salina and Belle Plaine.
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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 · 34 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
8.6 mi · 9 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 81, KS 53: Mulvane
1264 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Casino Drive
1556 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto Kansas Star Drive
119 m · 16 sec · Kansas Star Drive
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Continue on Kansas Star Drive
623 ft · 21 sec · Kansas Star Drive
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Turn right onto 144th Avenue
87 m · 13 sec · 144th Avenue
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Turn left onto North Broadway Road
5.3 mi · 8 min · North Broadway Road
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Continue on North Broadway Road
792 ft · 21 sec · North Broadway Road
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Turn left onto East 90th Avenue North
2.5 mi · 4 min · East 90th Avenue North
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Continue on West 4th Avenue
1113 ft · 28 sec · West 4th Avenue
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Turn left onto North Merchant Street
557 ft · 24 sec · North Merchant Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Merchant Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salina and Belle Plaine.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Salina and Mostly Sunny near Belle Plaine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salina to Belle Plaine?
The road trip is about 111.5 miles (179.4 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?
Hesston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.8 miles from Salina and 55.7 miles from Belle Plaine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 101.5 miles (163.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 2:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.82 one way or $29.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Salina and Mostly Sunny near Belle Plaine.
Stop Ideas Near Hesston
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 Hesston.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salina and Belle Plaine. Straight-line distance: 101.53 mi (163.4 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 Belle Plaine
Township in Sumner County, Kansas
| Population | 1,538 |
| Coordinates | 37.3939100, -97.2811500 |
| Altitude | 373 |
| Country | United States |
End: Belle Plaine (-97.28115, 37.39391)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 179 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
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 | $14.82 | $29.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.71 | $33.43 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.29 | $36.58 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.84 | $41.69 |
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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