How far is Salina, KS from Kansas City, KS?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Salina and Kansas City is 161.38 miles (259.72 km).
Flight distance from Salina, KS to Kansas City, KS is 161.38 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 20 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from Salina to Kansas City with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Salina, Kansas to Kansas City, Kansas is: 172.88 miles (278.22 km) by car.
Driving from Salina to Kansas City will take approximately 02 hours 30 minutes.
#1 Salina
The most populous city in Saline County, Kansas. It is located on the Saline River in the central part of the state. Salina is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Smoky Valley Museum and the Salina Art Center.
| Population | 46274 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°50'25"N 97°36'41"W |
| Latitude | 38.8402800 |
| Longitude | -97.6114200 |
| Altitude | 373 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kansas City
The second most populous city in Kansas. It is located on the Missouri River in northeastern Kansas. Kansas City is known for its many jazz clubs, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the American Jazz Museum and the National World War I Museum and Memorial.
| Population | 152960 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°6'51"N 94°37'39"W |
| Latitude | 39.1141700 |
| Longitude | -94.6274600 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Kansas City: Armstrong Avenue (-94.627458,39.114578)
Estimated Travel Time Between Salina and Kansas City
The distance between Salina and Kansas City is 278 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 05 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Salina and Kansas City. The current time is 07:39:46.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 45 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 19 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 27 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 52 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 28 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 18 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 09 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 23.09 liters (6.1 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Salina and Kansas City.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Salina to Kansas City is $20.45 (diesel $28.7).
Kansas gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.35 | $3.66 | $3.98 | $4.71 |
| Total | $20.45 | $22.31 | $24.25 | $28.7 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Kansas ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.353 (Diesel $4.705) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Salina and Kansas City (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
