How far is Salina, KS from Seneca, KS?
The driving distance from Salina, KS to Seneca, KS is about 137.1 miles (220.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 107.5 miles (173 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 23m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salina and Seneca.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salina and Seneca.
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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
27.7 mi · 28 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 18 East: Manhattan
1385 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left
11.1 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 113
1112 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left
762 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on South Seth Child Road
5.6 mi · 9 min · South Seth Child Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Tuttle Creek Boulevard
27 m · 1 sec · Tuttle Creek Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Tuttle Creek Boulevard
1.4 km · 1 min · Tuttle Creek Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Tuttle Creek Boulevard
98 m · 4 sec · Highway 13
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Exit the rotary onto Highway 13
14.6 mi · 18 min · Highway 13
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Continue straight
8.2 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
14.5 mi · 18 min
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Turn right onto East 1st Street
527 ft · 28 sec · East 1st Street
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Turn left onto North Locust Street
1.1 km · 2 min · North Locust Street
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Continue on 21st Terrace
9 mi · 11 min · 21st Terrace
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Turn right onto Pony Express Highway
18.4 mi · 22 min · Pony Express Highway
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Turn right onto North 11th Street
2553 ft · 1 min · North 11th Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1883 ft · 54 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto South 6th Street
15 m · 2 sec · South 6th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 6th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salina and Seneca.
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
27.7 mi · 00h 28m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Salina and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Seneca.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salina to Seneca?
The road trip is about 137.1 miles (220.7 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?
Manhattan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.5 miles from Salina and 68.6 miles from Seneca.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 107.5 miles (173 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.6 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.25 one way or $36.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Salina and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Seneca.
Stop Ideas Near Manhattan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Manhattan.
Topeka
Lawrence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salina and Seneca. Straight-line distance: 107.48 mi (172.97 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 Seneca
City in Kansas
| Population | 2,079 |
| Coordinates | 39.8341600, -96.0641700 |
| Altitude | 347 |
| Country | United States |
End: Seneca (-96.06417, 39.83416)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 221 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $18.25 | $36.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.58 | $41.17 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.53 | $45.05 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.67 | $51.34 |
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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