How far is Salina, KS from Rose Hill, KS?
The driving distance from Salina, KS to Rose Hill, KS is about 105 miles (169 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.3 miles (148.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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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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 01m.
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.
City in Harvey County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salina and Rose Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salina and Rose Hill.
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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
57.3 mi · 57 min
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
19.3 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 96 East: Hydraulic
2543 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on KS 96 East
10.6 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 54 East, US 400 East
3196 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto South Andover Road
2 mi · 4 min · South Andover Road
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Continue on Southwest Butler Road
3 mi · 5 min · Southwest Butler Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southwest Butler Road;Southwest 150th Street
57 m · 4 sec · Southwest Butler Road
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Exit the rotary onto Southwest Butler Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Southwest Butler Road
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Continue on North Rose Hill Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · North Rose Hill Road
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Turn left onto East Showalter Street
10 m · 1 sec · East Showalter Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Showalter Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salina and Rose Hill.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
West Magnolia Road
Merge slight left
57.3 mi · 00h 57m
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.
Sunny leaving Salina and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Rose Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salina to Rose Hill?
The road trip is about 105 miles (169 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?
Hesston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.6 miles from Salina and 52.4 miles from Rose Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.3 miles (148.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 2:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.99 one way or $27.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Salina and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Rose Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Hesston
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 Hesston.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salina and Rose Hill. Straight-line distance: 92.27 mi (148.5 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 Rose Hill
City in Butler County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 3,979 |
| Coordinates | 37.5583500, -97.1350400 |
| Altitude | 409 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rose Hill (-97.13504, 37.55835)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 169 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
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 | $13.99 | $27.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.78 | $31.56 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.27 | $34.53 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.68 | $39.36 |
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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