How far is Salina, KS from Grant, KS?
The driving distance from Salina, KS to Grant, KS is about 57.9 miles (93.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.3 miles (69.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Ottawa County, Kansas, United States of America
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 Grant.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salina and Grant.
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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
2.5 mi · 6 min · North 9th Street
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Turn left onto I 70 West: Hays
1238 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 81 North: Concordia
2464 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
9.3 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right
1297 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left
37.4 mi · 44 min
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Turn right
2379 ft · 2 min
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Turn right onto North 100th Road
3.7 mi · 14 min · North 100th Road
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Continue on 100th Road
1.3 mi · 5 min · 100th Road
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Turn left onto Rye Drive
1.5 km · 4 min · Rye Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rye Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salina and Grant.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn left
37.4 mi · 00h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Salina and Mostly Sunny near Grant.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salina to Grant?
The road trip is about 57.9 miles (93.2 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?
Tescott is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.9 miles from Salina and 29 miles from Grant.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.3 miles (69.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:34 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.80 one way or $15.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Salina and Mostly Sunny near Grant.
Stop Ideas Near Tescott
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 Tescott.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salina and Grant. Straight-line distance: 43.3 mi (69.68 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 Grant
County in Kansas, United States
| Population | 67 |
| Coordinates | 39.1186200, -98.3336700 |
| Altitude | 440 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grant (-98.33367, 39.11862)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 93 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $3.82 | $7.80 | $15.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.19 | $8.55 | $17.09 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $9.29 | $18.58 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $12.08 | $24.16 |
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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