How far is Salina, KS from Medicine Lodge, KS?
The driving distance from Salina, KS to Medicine Lodge, KS is about 149.4 miles (240.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119.9 miles (193 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salina and Medicine Lodge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salina and Medicine Lodge.
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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
1025 ft · 35 sec · East 1st Street
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Turn left onto Country Club Road
2571 ft · 1 min · Country Club Road
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Continue on Southeast 10th Avenue
2839 ft · 1 min · Southeast 10th Avenue
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Turn right onto Lake Road
1 mi · 2 min · Lake Road
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Turn left
28.2 mi · 40 min
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Turn left onto West 1st Avenue
1697 ft · 1 min · West 1st Avenue
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Turn right onto North Cherry Street
67 m · 15 sec · North Cherry Street
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Turn left
47 m · 11 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salina and Medicine Lodge.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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 Sunny near Medicine Lodge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salina to Medicine Lodge?
The road trip is about 149.4 miles (240.4 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?
Partridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.7 miles from Salina and 74.7 miles from Medicine Lodge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119.9 miles (193 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.5 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 10:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.87 one way or $39.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Salina and Sunny near Medicine Lodge.
Stop Ideas Near Partridge
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 Partridge.
Hutchinson
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salina and Medicine Lodge. Straight-line distance: 119.93 mi (193.01 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 Medicine Lodge
City in Barber County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 1,804 |
| Coordinates | 37.2811300, -98.5803600 |
| Altitude | 456 |
| Country | United States |
End: Medicine Lodge (-98.58036, 37.28113)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 240 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
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 | $19.87 | $39.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.41 | $44.83 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.53 | $49.05 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.95 | $55.90 |
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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