How far is Salina, KS from Edgerton, KS?

The driving distance from Salina, KS to Edgerton, KS is about 163.2 miles (262.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140.2 miles (225.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
163.17 mi
02h 59m
Flight
140.27 mi
225.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.27 mi
Kilometers
225.75 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.17 mi
Kilometers
262.59 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edgerton
Thu, May 28, 7:55 AM CDT
Return by in Salina
Thu, May 28, 10:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Salina
2026-05-28T04:55
Arrive Edgerton
Thu, May 28, 7:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:32 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
McFarland
KS

City in Wabaunsee County, Kansas, United States of America

From Salina
81.5 mi
01h 29m
To Edgerton
81.7 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, May 28 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph ENE
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 28 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 8th Street

    28 m · 9 sec · South 8th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Iron Avenue

    85 m · 16 sec · West Iron Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North 9th Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · North 9th Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 70 East: Topeka

    1240 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    22.1 mi · 22 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    74.7 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    14.9 mi · 17 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    1.2 km · 52 sec · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Kansas Turnpike

    14 mi · 14 min · Kansas Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 10: Lecompton, Lawrence

    2307 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Lawrence Trafficway

    7.7 mi · 9 min · South Lawrence Trafficway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1.1 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East 1300 Road

    9.3 mi · 11 min · East 1300 Road

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 56: Olathe, Council Grove

    1067 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North 300 Road

    3.5 mi · 4 min · North 300 Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Ames Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Ames Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Highway 56

    1.5 km · 1 min · Highway 56

  19. 19

    Continue on North 201 Diagonal Road

    1 mi · 1 min · North 201 Diagonal Road

  20. 20

    Continue on North 200 Road

    5 mi · 6 min · North 200 Road

  21. 21

    Continue on 199th Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · 199th Street

  22. 22

    Continue on West Morgan Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Morgan Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East 3rd Street

    1061 ft · 46 sec · East 3rd Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
90.3 mi · 55%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
23.2 mi · 14%
Kansas Turnpike
14 mi · 9%
East 1300 Road
9.3 mi · 6%
South Lawrence Trafficway
8.36 mi · 5%
North 200 Road
5 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

74.7 mi · 01h 15m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23 mi
140.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McFarland
01h 29m from Salina
Leave By
12:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Salina and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Edgerton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 163.2 miles (262.6 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

McFarland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.5 miles from Salina and 81.7 miles from Edgerton.

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

The direct path is about 140.2 miles (225.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 12:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.72 one way or $43.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Salina and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Edgerton.

Stop Ideas Near McFarland

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

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

RAIL

Topeka

49 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Lawrence

87 mi away
413 East 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Salina and Edgerton. Straight-line distance: 140.27 mi (225.75 km).

Salina

#1 Salina

The most populous city in Saline County, Kansas.

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

#2 Edgerton

City in Kansas, United States

Population1,773
Coordinates38.7647300, -95.0080200
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Start: Salina (-97.61142, 38.84028)
End: Edgerton (-95.00802, 38.76473)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 263 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.76 gal
21.79 L · about $21.72
Round trip
$43.44
11.52 gal · 43.58 L
Estimated CO2
51.2 kg one way
Round trip: 102.4 kg / 226 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.72 $43.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.50 $48.99
Premium $4.65 $26.81 $53.61
Diesel $5.30 $30.55 $61.10

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 · May 28, 2026

There is no time difference between Salina and Edgerton. The current time is 04:55:44.

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.