How far is Salina, KS from Catoosa, OK?

The driving distance from Salina, KS to Catoosa, OK is about 277.3 miles (446.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 209.8 miles (337.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 44m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
277.31 mi
04h 52m
Flight
209.77 mi
337.6 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
209.77 mi
Kilometers
337.6 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
277.31 mi
Kilometers
446.29 km
Drive Time
04h 52m

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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 04h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Catoosa
Wed, Sep 23, 2:08 PM CDT
Return by in Salina
Wed, Sep 23, 7:00 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Salina
2026-09-23T09:16
Arrive Catoosa
Wed, Sep 23, 2:08 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:16 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Salina
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Braman
OK

Town in Kay County, Oklahoma, United States

From Salina
138.7 mi
02h 26m
To Catoosa
138.6 mi
02h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph ESE
Destination
85°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    30.2 mi · 35 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35 South: Oklahoma City

    1773 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike

    41.9 mi · 42 min · Kansas Turnpike

  14. 14

    Continue on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

    41.6 mi · 42 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 412 East: Tulsa

    973 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Cimarron Turnpike

    14.6 mi · 15 min · Cimarron Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 177: Stillwater, Ponca City

    671 ft · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    1074 ft · 12 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Cimarron Turnpike

    44.1 mi · 42 min · Cimarron Turnpike

  20. 20

    Continue on Keystone Expressway

    5 mi · 5 min · Keystone Expressway

  21. 21

    Continue on Jerald Warden Memorial Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Jerald Warden Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Keystone Expressway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Keystone Expressway

  23. 23

    Continue on Sand Springs Expressway

    14.9 mi · 17 min · Sand Springs Expressway

  24. 24

    Merge slight right onto Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

    10.3 mi · 12 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 167 North: 193rd East Avenue

    1316 ft · 27 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto North 193rd Avenue East

    569 ft · 20 sec · North 193rd Avenue East

  28. 28

    Continue on North 193rd East Avenue

    787 ft · 19 sec · North 193rd East Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on North 193rd Avenue East

    1.3 km · 2 min · North 193rd Avenue East

  30. 30

    Turn left onto East Pine Street North

    74 m · 8 sec · East Pine Street North

  31. 31

    Turn right onto North 193rd East Avenue

    2048 ft · 45 sec · North 193rd East Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn right onto West Tigerswitch Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West Tigerswitch Road

  33. 33

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Denbo Street

    63 m · 6 sec · West Denbo Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Denbo Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
34 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Magnolia Road
90.3 mi · 33%
Cimarron Turnpike
58.7 mi · 21%
Kansas Turnpike
41.9 mi · 15%
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
41.6 mi · 15%
Sand Springs Expressway
14.9 mi · 5%
Keystone Expressway
8.65 mi · 3%
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 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.

Drive Time
04h 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67.5 mi
209.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Braman
02h 26m from Salina
Leave By
7:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Salina and Mostly Sunny near Catoosa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 277.3 miles (446.3 km) and usually takes 04h 52m 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?

Braman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.7 miles from Salina and 138.6 miles from Catoosa.

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

The direct path is about 209.8 miles (337.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.5 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 7:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.83 one way or $81.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Salina and Mostly Sunny near Catoosa.

Stop Ideas Near Braman

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Braman, 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 Braman.

RAIL

Guthrie, OK

117 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Salina and Catoosa. Straight-line distance: 209.77 mi (337.6 km).

Salina

#1 Salina

The most populous city in Saline County, Kansas.

Population46,274
Coordinates38.8402800, -97.6114200
Altitude373
CountryUnited States
Catoosa

#2 Catoosa

City in Rogers County, Oklahoma, United States

Population6,901
Coordinates36.1889900, -95.7458200
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Start: Salina (-97.61142, 38.84028)
End: Catoosa (-95.74582, 36.18899)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 446 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.78 gal
37.04 L · about $40.83
Round trip
$81.66
19.56 gal · 74.08 L
Estimated CO2
86.9 kg one way
Round trip: 173.8 kg / 383 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.18 $40.83 $81.66
Mid-grade $4.47 $43.76 $87.51
Premium $4.87 $47.61 $95.22
Diesel $6.24 $60.99 $121.98

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 · Sep 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Salina and Catoosa. The current time is 09:16:08.

Distance to Other Cities

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