How far is Salina, KS from Smith Center, KS?
The driving distance from Salina, KS to Smith Center, KS is about 121.4 miles (195.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90.2 miles (145.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 48m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salina and Smith Center.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salina and Smith Center.
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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
2.5 mi · 6 min · North 9th Street
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Turn left onto I 70 West: Hays
1238 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 81 North: Concordia
2464 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
33.7 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right
1865 ft · 57 sec
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Turn left onto Deer Road
8.2 mi · 9 min · Deer Road
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Continue on Dove Road
3.3 mi · 4 min · Dove Road
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Continue on Elk Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Elk Road
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Continue on Fox Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Fox Road
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Continue on Gold Road
36.8 mi · 45 min · Gold Road
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Turn right
19.2 mi · 22 min
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Continue straight
112 m · 11 sec
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Take the ramp left
12 mi · 15 min
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Turn left onto North Main Street
2195 ft · 42 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East 1st Street
67 m · 15 sec · East 1st Street
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Turn left
11 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salina and Smith Center.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Gold Road
Continue on Gold Road
36.8 mi · 00h 45m
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 Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Smith Center.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salina to Smith Center?
The road trip is about 121.4 miles (195.4 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?
Beloit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.7 miles from Salina and 60.7 miles from Smith Center.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 90.2 miles (145.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.2 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 1:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.14 one way or $32.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Salina and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Smith Center.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salina and Smith Center. Straight-line distance: 90.25 mi (145.24 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 Smith Center
City in Kansas
| Population | 1,553 |
| Coordinates | 39.7791800, -98.7850700 |
| Altitude | 547 |
| Country | United States |
End: Smith Center (-98.78507, 39.77918)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 195 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
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 | $16.14 | $32.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.20 | $36.41 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.92 | $39.84 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.70 | $45.40 |
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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