How far is Salina, KS from Holcomb, KS?
The driving distance from Salina, KS to Holcomb, KS is about 214.3 miles (344.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 192.1 miles (309.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 41m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 20m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salina and Holcomb.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salina and Holcomb.
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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
26.8 mi · 27 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 156, Ellsworth, Great Bend
931 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left
47.9 mi · 56 min
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Take the ramp slight right
3.8 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto Main Street
2161 ft · 39 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Railroad Avenue
2965 ft · 1 min · Railroad Avenue
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Turn left onto Railroad Avenue
2.1 mi · 5 min · Railroad Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left
118.4 mi · 2 hr 22 min
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Turn right onto East Mary Street
2113 ft · 58 sec · East Mary Street
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Take the ramp right
2222 ft · 49 sec
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Turn straight
8.7 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Big Lowe Road
1170 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto North Big Lowe Road
1398 ft · 29 sec · North Big Lowe Road
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Turn left onto North Jones Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · North Jones Avenue
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1125 ft · 23 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salina and Holcomb.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn left
118 mi · 02h 22m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Salina and Mostly Sunny near Holcomb.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salina to Holcomb?
The road trip is about 214.3 miles (344.9 km) and usually takes 04h 20m 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?
Larned is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107 miles from Salina and 107.3 miles from Holcomb.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 192.1 miles (309.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 8:18 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.51 one way or $57.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Salina and Mostly Sunny near Holcomb.
Stop Ideas Near Larned
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 Larned.
Dodge City
Hutchinson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salina and Holcomb. Straight-line distance: 192.15 mi (309.23 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 Holcomb
City in Missouri, USA
| Population | 2,042 |
| Coordinates | 37.9861400, -100.9893300 |
| Altitude | 879 |
| Country | United States |
End: Holcomb (-100.98933, 37.98614)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 345 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 40m |
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 | $28.51 | $57.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.15 | $64.31 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $35.18 | $70.37 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $40.10 | $80.20 |
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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