How far is Salina, KS from Lindsborg, KS?

The driving distance from Salina, KS to Lindsborg, KS is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.67 mi
00h 28m
Flight
18.73 mi
30.15 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.73 mi
Kilometers
30.15 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.67 mi
Kilometers
33.27 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lindsborg
Thu, Apr 23, 3:14 PM CDT
Return by in Salina
Thu, Apr 23, 3:43 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Salina
2026-04-23T14:46
Arrive Lindsborg
Thu, Apr 23, 3:14 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Salina
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Assaria
KS

City in Saline County, Kansas, United States of America

From Salina
10.4 mi
00h 14m
To Lindsborg
10.3 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 23 mph SSW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 23 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Salina and Lindsborg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Salina and Lindsborg.

  1. 1

    Start on South 8th Street

    28 m · 6 sec · South 8th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Iron Avenue

    672 ft · 35 sec · West Iron Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Santa Fe Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Santa Fe Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Claflin Avenue

    965 ft · 25 sec · West Claflin Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South 9th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South 9th Street

  6. 6

    Turn right

    43 m · 5 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Magnolia Road

    1753 ft · 50 sec · West Magnolia Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    1310 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    11.6 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 4, Lindsborg, Bridgeport

    2528 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Lincoln Street

    2186 ft · 1 min · East Lincoln Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North 2nd Street

    20 m · 3 sec · North 2nd Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Salina and Lindsborg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Magnolia Road
12.2 mi · 59%
KS 4
4.82 mi · 23%
South Santa Fe Avenue
1.8 mi · 9%
South 9th Street
1.11 mi · 5%
East Lincoln Street
0.41 mi · 2%
West Claflin Avenue
0.18 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Magnolia Road

Merge slight left

11.6 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.9 mi
18.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Assaria
00h 14m from Salina
Leave By
7:34 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Salina and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lindsborg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Salina to Lindsborg?

The road trip is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Assaria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from Salina and 10.3 miles from Lindsborg.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.75 one way or $5.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Salina and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lindsborg.

Stop Ideas Near Assaria

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Assaria, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Assaria.

RAIL

Newton

74 mi away
414 North Main St.
RAIL

Hutchinson

75 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Salina and Lindsborg. Straight-line distance: 18.73 mi (30.15 km).

Salina

#1 Salina

The most populous city in Saline County, Kansas.

Population46,274
Coordinates38.8402800, -97.6114200
Altitude373
CountryUnited States
Lindsborg

#2 Lindsborg

Town in Kansas, USA

Population3,276
Coordinates38.5736200, -97.6744800
Altitude406
CountryUnited States
Start: Salina (-97.61142, 38.84028)
End: Lindsborg (-97.67448, 38.57362)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.73 gal
2.76 L · about $2.75
Round trip
$5.51
1.46 gal · 5.52 L
Estimated CO2
6.5 kg one way
Round trip: 13 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.75 $5.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.10 $6.21
Premium $4.65 $3.40 $6.79
Diesel $5.30 $3.87 $7.74

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kansas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Salina and Lindsborg. The current time is 14:46:28.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.