How far is Salina, KS from Spring Hill, KS?

The driving distance from Salina, KS to Spring Hill, KS is about 177.6 miles (285.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.2 miles (241.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
177.67 mi
03h 15m
Flight
150.17 mi
241.68 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.17 mi
Kilometers
241.68 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
177.67 mi
Kilometers
285.93 km
Drive Time
03h 15m

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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 03h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spring Hill
Mon, May 4, 1:02 PM CDT
Return by in Salina
Mon, May 4, 4:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Salina
2026-05-04T09:46
Arrive Spring Hill
Mon, May 4, 1:02 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:28 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Salina
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Maple Hill
KS

City in Wabaunsee County, Kansas, United States

From Salina
88.7 mi
01h 37m
To Spring Hill
89 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S
Destination
82°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Salina and Spring Hill.

  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

    74.7 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    14.9 mi · 17 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    1.2 km · 52 sec · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Kansas Turnpike

    14 mi · 14 min · Kansas Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 10: Lecompton, Lawrence

    2307 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Lawrence Trafficway

    31.6 mi · 35 min · South Lawrence Trafficway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 7 South: Olathe

    2110 ft · 52 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Old 56 Highway

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Old 56 Highway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Harrison Street

    7.1 mi · 10 min · South Harrison Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West 199th Street

    791 ft · 23 sec · West 199th Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Webster Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Webster Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Webster Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
90.3 mi · 51%
South Lawrence Trafficway
31.6 mi · 18%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
23.2 mi · 13%
Kansas Turnpike
14 mi · 8%
South Harrison Street
7.14 mi · 4%
KS 7 South
5.49 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

74.7 mi · 01h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.4 mi
150.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maple Hill
01h 37m from Salina
Leave By
10:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Salina and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Spring Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Salina to Spring Hill?

The road trip is about 177.6 miles (285.9 km) and usually takes 03h 15m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Maple Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.7 miles from Salina and 89 miles from Spring Hill.

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

The direct path is about 150.2 miles (241.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.64 one way or $47.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Salina and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Spring Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Maple Hill

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Maple Hill, 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 Maple Hill.

RAIL

Topeka

32 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Lawrence

70 mi away
413 East 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Salina and Spring Hill. Straight-line distance: 150.17 mi (241.68 km).

Salina

#1 Salina

The most populous city in Saline County, Kansas.

Population46,274
Coordinates38.8402800, -97.6114200
Altitude373
CountryUnited States
Spring Hill

#2 Spring Hill

City in Kansas, USA

Population3,316
Coordinates38.7430600, -94.8255200
Altitude324
CountryUnited States
Start: Salina (-97.61142, 38.84028)
End: Spring Hill (-94.82552, 38.74306)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 286 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.27 gal
23.73 L · about $23.64
Round trip
$47.29
12.54 gal · 47.46 L
Estimated CO2
55.7 kg one way
Round trip: 111.4 kg / 246 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.64 $47.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.67 $53.33
Premium $4.65 $29.18 $58.36
Diesel $5.30 $33.26 $66.51

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Salina and Spring Hill. The current time is 09:46:53.

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.