How far is Salina, KS from Newbury, KS?

The driving distance from Salina, KS to Newbury, KS is about 85.6 miles (137.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79 miles (127.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m 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
85.6 mi
01h 32m
Flight
78.98 mi
127.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.98 mi
Kilometers
127.11 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.6 mi
Kilometers
137.76 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newbury
Sat, Apr 18, 6:44 PM CDT
Return by in Salina
Sat, Apr 18, 8:17 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Salina
2026-04-18T17:11
Arrive Newbury
Sat, Apr 18, 6:44 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:24 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
Junction City
KS

City in and county seat of Geary County, Kansas

From Salina
42.7 mi
00h 46m
To Newbury
42.9 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    57.6 mi · 58 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 138: Paxico

    2145 ft · 52 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Grapevine Road

    815 ft · 18 sec · Grapevine Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto State Highway 138

    1.6 km · 1 min · State Highway 138

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Newbury Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Newbury Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    146 m · 13 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Newbury Road

    1787 ft · 1 min · Newbury Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Newbury Road

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
57.6 mi · 67%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
22.1 mi · 26%
North 9th Street
2.42 mi · 3%
Newbury Avenue
1.28 mi · 1%
State Highway 138
0.98 mi · 1%
KS 138
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

57.6 mi · 00h 58m

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
01h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
79 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Junction City
00h 46m from Salina
Leave By
3:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny leaving Salina and Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Newbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 85.6 miles (137.8 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?

Junction City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.7 miles from Salina and 42.9 miles from Newbury.

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

The direct path is about 79 miles (127.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 3:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.39 one way or $22.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny around Salina and Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Newbury.

Stop Ideas Near Junction City

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

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

RAIL

Topeka

101 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Newton

118 mi away
414 North Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Salina and Newbury. Straight-line distance: 78.98 mi (127.11 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 Newbury

City in United States of America

Population1,024
Coordinates39.0847200, -96.1752700
Altitude317
CountryUnited States
Start: Salina (-97.61142, 38.84028)
End: Newbury (-96.17527, 39.08472)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.02 gal
11.43 L · about $11.39
Round trip
$22.78
6.04 gal · 22.86 L
Estimated CO2
26.8 kg one way
Round trip: 53.7 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.39 $22.78
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.84 $25.69
Premium $4.65 $14.06 $28.11
Diesel $5.30 $16.02 $32.04

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Salina and Newbury. The current time is 17:11:28.

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.