How far is Salina, KS from Hillsboro, KS?
The driving distance from Salina, KS to Hillsboro, KS is about 57 miles (91.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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.
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 01h 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in McPherson County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Partly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salina and Hillsboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salina and Hillsboro.
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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
29.1 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 56, McPherson, Marion
1077 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto East Kansas Avenue
1688 ft · 31 sec · East Kansas Avenue
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Continue on Limestone Road
22.7 mi · 27 min · Limestone Road
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Turn right onto North Ash St;Indigo Road
88 m · 7 sec · North Ash St;Indigo Road
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Continue on North Ash St; Indigo Road
2167 ft · 53 sec · North Ash St; Indigo Road
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Continue on North Ash Street
1451 ft · 58 sec · North Ash Street
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Turn left onto West A Street
145 m · 21 sec · West A Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East A Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salina and Hillsboro.
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.
West Magnolia Road
Merge slight left
29.1 mi · 00h 29m
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 Rain Showers leaving Salina and Partly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hillsboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salina to Hillsboro?
The road trip is about 57 miles (91.7 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
New Gottland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.5 miles from Salina and 28.5 miles from Hillsboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 4:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.58 one way or $15.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Salina and Partly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hillsboro.
Stop Ideas Near New Gottland
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 New Gottland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salina and Hillsboro. Straight-line distance: 40.26 mi (64.8 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 Hillsboro
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 2,762 |
| Coordinates | 38.3519600, -97.2044700 |
| Altitude | 436 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hillsboro (-97.20447, 38.35196)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 92 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $7.58 | $15.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.55 | $17.10 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.35 | $18.71 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.66 | $21.32 |
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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