How far is Salina, KS from Conway Springs, KS?

The driving distance from Salina, KS to Conway Springs, KS is about 117.4 miles (189 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.2 miles (161.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m 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
117.43 mi
02h 19m
Flight
100.2 mi
161.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.2 mi
Kilometers
161.25 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.43 mi
Kilometers
188.98 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Conway Springs
Sat, Apr 11, 7:06 PM CDT
Return by in Salina
Sat, Apr 11, 9:26 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Salina
2026-04-11T16:47
Arrive Conway Springs
Sat, Apr 11, 7:06 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:50 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
North Newton
KS

City in Harvey County, Kansas, United States of America

From Salina
58.8 mi
01h 09m
To Conway Springs
58.7 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 21 mph SSE
Destination
74°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 21 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Salina and Conway Springs.

  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

    18.3 mi · 19 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 235 West, KS 96 West

    11.2 mi · 13 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 42

    1487 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Southwest Boulevard

    2633 ft · 55 sec · West Southwest Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on West Cessna Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Cessna Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on West Southwest Boulevard

    7.2 mi · 9 min · West Southwest Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 42

    8.7 mi · 15 min · State Highway 42

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Grice Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Grice Street

  19. 19

    Continue on South 263rd Street West

    1426 ft · 29 sec · South 263rd Street West

  20. 20

    Continue on North Conway Springs Road

    5.5 mi · 10 min · North Conway Springs Road

  21. 21

    Continue on North 5th Street

    1889 ft · 40 sec · North 5th Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Spring Avenue

    98 m · 14 sec · Spring Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Magnolia Road
78.3 mi · 67%
I 235 West
11.2 mi · 10%
State Highway 42
8.71 mi · 7%
West Southwest Boulevard
7.67 mi · 7%
North Conway Springs Road
5.48 mi · 5%
South Santa Fe Avenue
1.8 mi · 2%
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
02h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.2 mi
100.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Newton
01h 09m from Salina
Leave By
1:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Salina and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Conway Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Salina to Conway Springs?

The road trip is about 117.4 miles (189 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

North Newton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.8 miles from Salina and 58.7 miles from Conway Springs.

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

The direct path is about 100.2 miles (161.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 1:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.61 one way or $31.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Salina and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Conway Springs.

Stop Ideas Near North Newton

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

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

RAIL

Newton

3 mi away
414 North Main St.
RAIL

Hutchinson

51 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Salina and Conway Springs. Straight-line distance: 100.2 mi (161.25 km).

Salina

#1 Salina

The most populous city in Saline County, Kansas.

Population46,274
Coordinates38.8402800, -97.6114200
Altitude373
CountryUnited States
Conway Springs

#2 Conway Springs

City in Sumner County, Kansas, United States of America

Population1,214
Coordinates37.3903000, -97.6422700
Altitude418
CountryUnited States
Start: Salina (-97.61142, 38.84028)
End: Conway Springs (-97.64227, 37.3903)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 189 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.14 gal
15.69 L · about $15.61
Round trip
$31.22
8.28 gal · 31.38 L
Estimated CO2
36.8 kg one way
Round trip: 73.6 kg / 162 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.61 $31.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.61 $35.21
Premium $4.65 $19.27 $38.54
Diesel $5.30 $21.96 $43.92

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Salina and Conway Springs. The current time is 16:47:18.

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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.