How far is Salina, KS from Fairway, KS?

The driving distance from Salina, KS to Fairway, KS is about 176.3 miles (283.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 160.6 miles (258.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 17m 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
176.38 mi
03h 08m
Flight
160.63 mi
258.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
160.63 mi
Kilometers
258.51 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
176.38 mi
Kilometers
283.85 km
Drive Time
03h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairway
Thu, Apr 23, 3:20 AM CDT
Return by in Salina
Thu, Apr 23, 6:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Salina
2026-04-23T00:11
Arrive Fairway
Thu, Apr 23, 3:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:42 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
Maple Hill
KS

City in Wabaunsee County, Kansas, United States

From Salina
88 mi
01h 34m
To Fairway
88.4 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 23 mph SSW
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    51.8 mi · 53 min · Kansas Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 635 South

    2322 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Harry Darby Memorial Highway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Harry Darby Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Metcalf Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Metcalf Avenue

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Johnson Drive

    54 m · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Metcalf Lane

    129 m · 16 sec · Metcalf Lane

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Johnson Drive

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Johnson Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Roe Avenue

    959 ft · 29 sec · Roe Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West 59th Street

    2234 ft · 2 min · West 59th Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 59th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
90.3 mi · 51%
Kansas Turnpike
51.8 mi · 29%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
23.2 mi · 13%
Harry Darby Memorial Highway
4.4 mi · 2%
North 9th Street
2.42 mi · 1%
Johnson Drive
1.62 mi · 1%
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 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
03h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
160.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maple Hill
01h 34m from Salina
Leave By
10:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 176.3 miles (283.8 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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 88 miles from Salina and 88.4 miles from Fairway.

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

The direct path is about 160.6 miles (258.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 10:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.46 one way or $46.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Maple Hill

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

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

RAIL

Topeka

32 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Lawrence

70 mi away
413 East 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Salina and Fairway. Straight-line distance: 160.63 mi (258.51 km).

Salina

#1 Salina

The most populous city in Saline County, Kansas.

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

#2 Fairway

City in Johnson County, Kansas, United States of America

Population3,963
Coordinates39.0222300, -94.6319000
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Start: Salina (-97.61142, 38.84028)
End: Fairway (-94.6319, 39.02223)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 284 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.22 gal
23.56 L · about $23.46
Round trip
$46.91
12.44 gal · 47.12 L
Estimated CO2
55.3 kg one way
Round trip: 110.6 kg / 244 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.46 $46.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.45 $52.91
Premium $4.65 $28.95 $57.90
Diesel $5.30 $32.99 $65.98

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Salina and Fairway. The current time is 00:11:28.

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.