How far is Salina, KS from Lyndon, KS?

The driving distance from Salina, KS to Lyndon, KS is about 138.1 miles (222.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.1 miles (169.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 55m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
138.14 mi
02h 27m
Flight
105.08 mi
169.11 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.08 mi
Kilometers
169.11 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.14 mi
Kilometers
222.31 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lyndon
Thu, Apr 16, 12:15 AM CDT
Return by in Salina
Thu, Apr 16, 2:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Salina
2026-04-15T21:47
Arrive Lyndon
Thu, Apr 16, 12:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Salina
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Zeandale
KS

Township in Riley County, Kansas

From Salina
69 mi
01h 13m
To Lyndon
69.2 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 20 mph SSW
Destination
63°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 8th Street

    28 m · 9 sec · South 8th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Iron Avenue

    85 m · 16 sec · West Iron Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North 9th Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · North 9th Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 70 East: Topeka

    1240 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    22.1 mi · 22 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    74.7 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 470 South, US 75 South

    5.6 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 75 South: Burlingame Road

    25.6 mi · 29 min

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    57 m · 2 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Topeka Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
79 mi · 57%
US 75 South
27.6 mi · 20%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
23.2 mi · 17%
I 470 South
5.58 mi · 4%
North 9th Street
2.42 mi · 2%
I 70 East
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

74.7 mi · 01h 15m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33 mi
105.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Zeandale
01h 13m from Salina
Leave By
1:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Salina and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lyndon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 138.1 miles (222.3 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?

Zeandale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69 miles from Salina and 69.2 miles from Lyndon.

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

The direct path is about 105.1 miles (169.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 33 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 1:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.36 one way or $36.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Salina and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lyndon.

Stop Ideas Near Zeandale

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Zeandale, 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 Zeandale.

RAIL

Topeka

67 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Lawrence

105 mi away
413 East 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Salina and Lyndon. Straight-line distance: 105.08 mi (169.11 km).

Salina

#1 Salina

The most populous city in Saline County, Kansas.

Population46,274
Coordinates38.8402800, -97.6114200
Altitude373
CountryUnited States
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#2 Lyndon

City in the United States

Population1,013
Coordinates38.6100100, -95.6844300
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
Start: Salina (-97.61142, 38.84028)
End: Lyndon (-95.68443, 38.61001)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 222 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.87 gal
18.45 L · about $18.36
Round trip
$36.73
9.74 gal · 36.9 L
Estimated CO2
43.3 kg one way
Round trip: 86.6 kg / 191 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.36 $36.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.71 $41.42
Premium $4.65 $22.66 $45.33
Diesel $5.30 $25.83 $51.66

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Salina and Lyndon. The current time is 21:47:44.

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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.