How far is Salina, KS from Roeland Park, KS?
The driving distance from Salina, KS to Roeland Park, KS is about 175.8 miles (283 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 160.7 miles (258.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 16m 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.
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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 08m.
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.
City in Wabaunsee County, Kansas, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salina and Roeland Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salina and Roeland Park.
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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
14.9 mi · 17 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
1.2 km · 52 sec · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Continue on Kansas Turnpike
51.8 mi · 53 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 635 South
2322 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Harry Darby Memorial Highway
4.2 mi · 5 min · Harry Darby Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35, US 69 North: Wichita, Des Moines
667 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North, US 69 North: Des Moines
1300 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35 North: Des Moines
924 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight right onto I 35 North, US 69 North: Des Moines
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 69 North
1251 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Benedictine College, Roeland Park
68 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Roe Boulevard
2378 ft · 1 min · Roe Boulevard
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Turn left onto West 48th Street
676 ft · 32 sec · West 48th Street
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Turn right onto Roe Lane
675 ft · 26 sec · Roe Lane
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Turn left onto Elledge Drive
1177 ft · 54 sec · Elledge Drive
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Turn right onto Parish Drive
1501 ft · 1 min · Parish Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Parish Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salina and Roeland Park.
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 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 Roeland Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salina to Roeland Park?
The road trip is about 175.8 miles (283 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?
Paxico is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.8 miles from Salina and 88.1 miles from Roeland Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 160.7 miles (258.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 10:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.42 one way or $46.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Salina and Sunny near Roeland Park.
Stop Ideas Near Paxico
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 Paxico.
Topeka
Lawrence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salina and Roeland Park. Straight-line distance: 160.68 mi (258.59 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 Roeland Park
City in Johnson County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 6,652 |
| Coordinates | 39.0375100, -94.6321800 |
| Altitude | 302 |
| Country | United States |
End: Roeland Park (-94.63218, 39.03751)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 283 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 11m |
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 | $23.42 | $46.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.41 | $52.82 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.90 | $57.80 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.94 | $65.88 |
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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