How far is Salina, KS from Saint Marys, KS?
The driving distance from Salina, KS to Saint Marys, KS is about 91 miles (146.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 78.4 miles (126.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m 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
Driving 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 01h 59m.
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 McPherson County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salina and Saint Marys.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salina and Saint Marys.
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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
31.2 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 81 Business, KS 61, McPherson, Hutchinson
1461 ft · 36 sec
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Continue straight
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
2105 ft · 26 sec
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Take the exit slight right
2091 ft · 56 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 14th Avenue
1201 ft · 20 sec · 14th Avenue
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Turn straight onto County Road 305
2190 ft · 51 sec · County Road 305
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Continue on 14th Avenue
10.7 mi · 15 min · 14th Avenue
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Continue on North Burmac Road
18 mi · 25 min · North Burmac Road
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Continue on North 279th Street West
2.5 mi · 4 min · North 279th Street West
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Turn right
3.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto South Worthington Road
6.2 mi · 8 min · South Worthington Road
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Turn right onto East Silver Lake Road
1 mi · 1 min · East Silver Lake Road
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Turn left onto South Rayl Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · South Rayl Road
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Continue on North 343rd Street West
1.5 km · 1 min · North 343rd Street West
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Turn left onto West 21st Street North
5 mi · 7 min · West 21st Street North
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Turn right onto North 263rd Street West
1.6 km · 4 min · North 263rd Street West
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Turn left onto West 13th Street North
1084 ft · 48 sec · West 13th Street North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 13th Street North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salina and Saint Marys.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
West Magnolia Road
Merge slight left
31.2 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Salina and Partly Cloudy near Saint Marys.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salina to Saint Marys?
The road trip is about 91 miles (146.4 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?
Groveland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.5 miles from Salina and 45.4 miles from Saint Marys.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 78.4 miles (126.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 2:32 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.27 one way or $24.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Salina and Partly Cloudy near Saint Marys.
Stop Ideas Near Groveland
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 Groveland.
Hutchinson
Newton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salina and Saint Marys. Straight-line distance: 78.34 mi (126.08 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 Saint Marys
Saint Marys is a place in Kansas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.7066800, -97.6400500 |
| Altitude | 461 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint Marys (-97.64005, 37.70668)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 146 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
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 | $3.82 | $12.27 | $24.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.19 | $13.45 | $26.89 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $14.62 | $29.24 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $19.01 | $38.01 |
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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