How far is Salina, KS from North Newton, KS?

The driving distance from Salina, KS to North Newton, KS is about 59.7 miles (96.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55 miles (88.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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
59.69 mi
01h 05m
Flight
54.98 mi
88.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.98 mi
Kilometers
88.48 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.69 mi
Kilometers
96.06 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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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 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Newton
Fri, Apr 17, 3:36 PM CDT
Return by in Salina
Fri, Apr 17, 4:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Salina
2026-04-17T14:30
Arrive North Newton
Fri, Apr 17, 3:36 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:20 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
New Gottland
KS

Township in McPherson County, Kansas

From Salina
29.9 mi
00h 32m
To North Newton
29.8 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 to 22 mph SSW
Destination
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 to 22 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Salina and North Newton.

  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

    54.8 mi · 55 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 15: North Newton, Abilene

    1369 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Magnolia Road
55.4 mi · 93%
South Santa Fe Avenue
1.8 mi · 3%
South 9th Street
1.11 mi · 2%
North Main Street
0.79 mi · 1%
KS 15
0.26 mi
West Claflin Avenue
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

West Magnolia Road

Merge slight left

54.8 mi · 00h 55m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
55 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Gottland
00h 32m from Salina
Leave By
4:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Salina and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near North Newton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Salina to North Newton?

The road trip is about 59.7 miles (96.1 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

New Gottland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.9 miles from Salina and 29.8 miles from North Newton.

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

The direct path is about 55 miles (88.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 4:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.96 one way or $15.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Salina and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near North Newton.

Stop Ideas Near New Gottland

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

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

RAIL

Newton

50 mi away
414 North Main St.
RAIL

Hutchinson

52 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Salina and North Newton. Straight-line distance: 54.98 mi (88.48 km).

Salina

#1 Salina

The most populous city in Saline County, Kansas.

Population46,274
Coordinates38.8402800, -97.6114200
Altitude373
CountryUnited States
North Newton

#2 North Newton

City in Harvey County, Kansas, United States of America

Population1,762
Coordinates38.0722300, -97.3455900
Altitude438
CountryUnited States
Start: Salina (-97.61142, 38.84028)
End: North Newton (-97.34559, 38.07223)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.11 gal
7.97 L · about $7.96
Round trip
$15.91
4.22 gal · 15.94 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.5 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.96 $15.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.97 $17.95
Premium $4.65 $9.82 $19.64
Diesel $5.30 $11.19 $22.38

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Salina and North Newton. The current time is 14:30:46.

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.