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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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 04h 52m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Kay County, Oklahoma, United States
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 Catoosa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salina and Catoosa.
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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 · 35 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
41.9 mi · 42 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Continue on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
41.6 mi · 42 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 412 East: Tulsa
973 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cimarron Turnpike
14.6 mi · 15 min · Cimarron Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 177: Stillwater, Ponca City
671 ft · 8 sec
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Keep slight left
1074 ft · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cimarron Turnpike
44.1 mi · 42 min · Cimarron Turnpike
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Continue on Keystone Expressway
5 mi · 5 min · Keystone Expressway
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Continue on Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
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Continue on Keystone Expressway
3.6 mi · 4 min · Keystone Expressway
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Continue on Sand Springs Expressway
14.9 mi · 17 min · Sand Springs Expressway
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Merge slight right onto Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
10.3 mi · 12 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
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Continue straight
2.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OK 167 North: 193rd East Avenue
1316 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left onto North 193rd Avenue East
569 ft · 20 sec · North 193rd Avenue East
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Continue on North 193rd East Avenue
787 ft · 19 sec · North 193rd East Avenue
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Continue on North 193rd Avenue East
1.3 km · 2 min · North 193rd Avenue East
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Turn left onto East Pine Street North
74 m · 8 sec · East Pine Street North
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Turn right onto North 193rd East Avenue
2048 ft · 45 sec · North 193rd East Avenue
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Turn right onto West Tigerswitch Road
1 mi · 2 min · West Tigerswitch Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Denbo Street
63 m · 6 sec · West Denbo Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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 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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Braman.
Guthrie, OK
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salina and Catoosa. Straight-line distance: 209.77 mi (337.6 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 Catoosa
City in Rogers County, Oklahoma, United States
| Population | 6,901 |
| Coordinates | 36.1889900, -95.7458200 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| Country | United States |
End: Catoosa (-95.74582, 36.18899)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 446 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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.
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