How far is Salina, KS from Ozawkie, KS?
The driving distance from Salina, KS to Ozawkie, KS is about 131.8 miles (212.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118.2 miles (190.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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 02h 25m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Riley County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salina and Ozawkie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salina and Ozawkie.
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Start on South 8th Street
28 m · 9 sec · South 8th Street
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Turn left onto West Iron Avenue
85 m · 16 sec · West Iron Avenue
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Turn right onto North 9th Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · North 9th Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 70 East: Topeka
1240 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
22.1 mi · 22 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
74.7 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
6.9 mi · 8 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 75 North: Gage Boulevard, Holton
970 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: Holton
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 24 East: Lawrence
3035 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
6.6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right
1333 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto Northeast Sherman Road
11.2 mi · 13 min · Northeast Sherman Road
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Turn right
3.7 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto Kansa Drive
49 m · 7 sec · Kansa Drive
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Continue on Kansas Drive
725 ft · 32 sec · Kansas Drive
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Continue on Kansa Drive
737 ft · 34 sec · Kansa Drive
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Turn right onto Coyote Avenue
105 m · 20 sec · Coyote Avenue
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Turn left onto Sioux Drive
57 m · 8 sec · Sioux Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sioux Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salina and Ozawkie.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Salina and Mostly Sunny near Ozawkie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salina to Ozawkie?
The road trip is about 131.8 miles (212.1 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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 65.8 miles from Salina and 66.1 miles from Ozawkie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118.2 miles (190.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:38 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.62 one way or $35.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Salina and Mostly Sunny near Ozawkie.
Stop Ideas Near Zeandale
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 Zeandale.
Topeka
Lawrence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salina and Ozawkie. Straight-line distance: 118.25 mi (190.3 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 Ozawkie
Township in Jefferson County, Kansas
| Population | 622 |
| Coordinates | 39.2333300, -95.4669200 |
| Altitude | 304 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ozawkie (-95.46692, 39.23333)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 212 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 38m |
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 | $3.79 | $17.62 | $35.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.18 | $19.43 | $38.86 |
| Premium | $4.53 | $21.07 | $42.14 |
| Diesel | $5.88 | $27.36 | $54.71 |
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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