How far is Salina, KS from Lexington, KS?
The driving distance from Salina, KS to Lexington, KS is about 189.4 miles (304.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 152 miles (244.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 45m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 52m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Reno County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salina and Lexington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salina and Lexington.
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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
31.2 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 81 Business, KS 61, McPherson, Hutchinson
1461 ft · 36 sec
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Continue straight
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
27.6 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit right
2238 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
8 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right
45.4 mi · 54 min
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Take the exit slight right
588 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto East 1st Street
2.5 mi · 6 min · East 1st Street
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Continue on Cannonball Stageline
28.7 mi · 33 min · Cannonball Stageline
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Continue on East Kansas Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · East Kansas Avenue
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Continue on The Yellow Brick Road
8.3 mi · 10 min · The Yellow Brick Road
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Keep slight left to continue on The Yellow Brick Road
10.6 mi · 12 min · The Yellow Brick Road
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Turn left onto North Main Street
2978 ft · 50 sec · North Main Street
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Turn straight onto State Highway 34
17 mi · 25 min · State Highway 34
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Turn left onto Old Highway 34
2.1 mi · 5 min · Old Highway 34
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Highway 34
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salina and Lexington.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
US 81 Business
Keep slight right
45.4 mi · 00h 54m
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.
Sunny leaving Salina and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lexington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salina to Lexington?
The road trip is about 189.4 miles (304.8 km) and usually takes 03h 52m 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?
Turon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.7 miles from Salina and 94.8 miles from Lexington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 152 miles (244.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.4 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 9:14 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.19 one way or $50.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Salina and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lexington.
Stop Ideas Near Turon
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 Turon.
Hutchinson
Newton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salina and Lexington. Straight-line distance: 152.02 mi (244.65 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 Lexington
Human settlement in United States of America
| Population | 1,414 |
| Coordinates | 37.2939100, -99.5995700 |
| Altitude | 612 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lexington (-99.59957, 37.29391)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 305 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 21m |
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 | $25.19 | $50.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.41 | $56.82 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $31.09 | $62.18 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $35.43 | $70.86 |
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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