How far is Salina, KS from Rossville, KS?

The driving distance from Salina, KS to Rossville, KS is about 101.6 miles (163.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.5 miles (147.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m 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
101.61 mi
01h 51m
Flight
91.45 mi
147.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.45 mi
Kilometers
147.17 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.61 mi
Kilometers
163.53 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rossville
Sat, May 30, 8:42 PM CDT
Return by in Salina
Sat, May 30, 10:34 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Salina
2026-05-30T18:50
Arrive Rossville
Sat, May 30, 8:42 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:46 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
Grandview Plaza
KS

City in Geary County, Kansas, United States of America

From Salina
50.7 mi
00h 55m
To Rossville
50.9 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
17 mph SSE
Destination
65°F
Tonight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    70.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Carlson Road

    1281 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Northwest Carlson Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Northwest Carlson Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Wabaunsee Street

    1 km · 2 min · Wabaunsee Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Northwest Carlson Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Northwest Carlson Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Northwest 42nd Terrace

    1407 ft · 39 sec · Northwest 42nd Terrace

  12. 12

    Continue on Northwest Rossville Road

    3178 ft · 1 min · Northwest Rossville Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    1665 ft · 52 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn sharp right onto East Anderson Street

    78 m · 11 sec · East Anderson Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Anderson Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
70.8 mi · 70%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
22.1 mi · 22%
Northwest Carlson Road
3.88 mi · 4%
North 9th Street
2.42 mi · 2%
Wabaunsee Street
0.63 mi · 1%
Northwest Rossville Road
0.6 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

70.8 mi · 01h 11m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.1 mi
91.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grandview Plaza
00h 55m from Salina
Leave By
2:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Salina and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rossville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 101.6 miles (163.5 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?

Grandview Plaza is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.7 miles from Salina and 50.9 miles from Rossville.

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

The direct path is about 91.5 miles (147.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.50 one way or $27.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Salina and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rossville.

Stop Ideas Near Grandview Plaza

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Grandview Plaza, 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 Grandview Plaza.

RAIL

Topeka

97 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Newton

119 mi away
414 North Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Salina and Rossville. Straight-line distance: 91.45 mi (147.17 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 Rossville

Township in Shawnee County, Kansas

Population1,115
Coordinates39.1361100, -95.9516600
Altitude283
CountryUnited States
Start: Salina (-97.61142, 38.84028)
End: Rossville (-95.95166, 39.13611)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 164 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.58 gal
13.57 L · about $13.50
Round trip
$27.00
7.16 gal · 27.14 L
Estimated CO2
31.8 kg one way
Round trip: 63.6 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.50 $27.00
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.23 $30.45
Premium $4.65 $16.66 $33.32
Diesel $5.30 $18.99 $37.98

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Salina and Rossville. The current time is 18:50:36.

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.