How far is Salina, KS from Herington, KS?
The driving distance from Salina, KS to Herington, KS is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.9 miles (61 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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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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 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Saline County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salina and Herington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salina and Herington.
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Start on South 8th Street
28 m · 6 sec · South 8th Street
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Turn right onto West Iron Avenue
672 ft · 35 sec · West Iron Avenue
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Turn right onto South Santa Fe Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · South Santa Fe Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Claflin Avenue
965 ft · 25 sec · West Claflin Avenue
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Turn left onto South 9th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South 9th Street
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Turn right
43 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto West Magnolia Road
1753 ft · 50 sec · West Magnolia Road
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Take the ramp left
1310 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 104, Mentor Road, Smolan Road
1251 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto West Smolan Road
527 ft · 11 sec · West Smolan Road
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Continue on East Mentor Road
1159 ft · 20 sec · East Mentor Road
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Turn right onto South Old Highway 81
2 mi · 3 min · South Old Highway 81
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Turn left
11 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight left
19.9 mi · 27 min
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Turn right onto Oat Road
1 mi · 2 min · Oat Road
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Turn left onto 500 Avenue
6.1 mi · 8 min · 500 Avenue
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Turn straight
96 m · 14 sec
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Continue on Union Road
906 ft · 27 sec · Union Road
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Turn right onto West Walnut Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West Walnut Street
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Continue on West Main Street
1797 ft · 51 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right
72 m · 17 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salina and Herington.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
South Old Highway 81
Keep slight left
19.9 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Salina and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Herington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salina to Herington?
The road trip is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?
Gypsum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.7 miles from Salina and 24.8 miles from Herington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.9 miles (61 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.60 one way or $13.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Salina and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Herington.
Stop Ideas Near Gypsum
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 Gypsum.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salina and Herington. Straight-line distance: 37.89 mi (60.98 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 Herington
City in Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 2,240 |
| Coordinates | 38.6711200, -96.9425100 |
| Altitude | 413 |
| Country | United States |
End: Herington (-96.94251, 38.67112)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $6.60 | $13.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.44 | $14.89 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.14 | $16.29 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.28 | $18.56 |
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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