How far is Salina, KS from Elwood, KS?
The driving distance from Salina, KS to Elwood, KS is about 185.8 miles (299 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 159.5 miles (256.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 03m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving 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 03h 31m.
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.
City in Wabaunsee County, Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salina and Elwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salina and Elwood.
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Start on South 8th Street
28 m · 9 sec · South 8th Street
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Turn left onto West Iron Avenue
85 m · 16 sec · West Iron Avenue
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Turn right onto North 9th Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · North 9th Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 70 East: Topeka
1240 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
22.1 mi · 22 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
74.7 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
6.9 mi · 8 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 75 North: Gage Boulevard, Holton
970 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: Holton
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 24 East: Lawrence
3035 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
6.6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right
1333 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto Northeast Sherman Road
29.4 mi · 34 min · Northeast Sherman Road
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Continue straight
20.5 mi · 26 min
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Continue on Southwest 59 Highway
13.4 mi · 17 min · Southwest 59 Highway
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Continue on Memorial Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto Alabama Street
826 ft · 16 sec · Alabama Street
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Turn right onto Stockyards Expressway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Stockyards Expressway
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn straight
113 m · 16 sec
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Turn left onto US 36 West: Kansas
1194 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
2735 ft · 46 sec
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Take the exit slight right
1115 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto Roseport Road
824 ft · 19 sec · Roseport Road
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Turn right onto South 3rd Street
1988 ft · 1 min · South 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salina and Elwood.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Salina and Sunny near Elwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salina to Elwood?
The road trip is about 185.8 miles (299 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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?
Maple Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.8 miles from Salina and 93 miles from Elwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 159.5 miles (256.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 9:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.70 one way or $49.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Salina and Sunny near Elwood.
Stop Ideas Near Maple Hill
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 Maple Hill.
Topeka
Lawrence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salina and Elwood. Straight-line distance: 159.51 mi (256.71 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 Elwood
City in Doniphan County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 1,176 |
| Coordinates | 39.7555500, -94.8724700 |
| Altitude | 248 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elwood (-94.87247, 39.75555)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 299 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 19m |
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 | $24.70 | $49.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.86 | $55.71 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $30.48 | $60.97 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $34.74 | $69.48 |
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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