How far is Salina, KS from WaKeeney, KS?
The driving distance from Salina, KS to WaKeeney, KS is about 128.4 miles (206.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 122.6 miles (197.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 28m 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 14m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Russell County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salina and WaKeeney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salina and WaKeeney.
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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
124 mi · 2 hr 4 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 40 Business: WaKeeney, Hill City
1027 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto Barclay Avenue
2188 ft · 39 sec · Barclay Avenue
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Turn right onto South 8th Street
593 ft · 26 sec · South 8th Street
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Turn right onto South Railroad Avenue
95 m · 14 sec · South Railroad Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on South Railroad Avenue
31 m · 4 sec · South Railroad Avenue
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Turn straight
27 m · 5 sec
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Continue on North 8th Street
121 m · 17 sec · North 8th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 8th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salina and WaKeeney.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
124 mi · 02h 04m
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.
Sunny leaving Salina and Sunny near WaKeeney.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salina to WaKeeney?
The road trip is about 128.4 miles (206.6 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?
Bunker Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.1 miles from Salina and 64.3 miles from WaKeeney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 122.6 miles (197.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 2:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.08 one way or $34.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Salina and Sunny near WaKeeney.
Stop Ideas Near Bunker Hill
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 Bunker Hill.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salina and WaKeeney. Straight-line distance: 122.57 mi (197.26 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 WaKeeney
County seat in Kansas
| Population | 1,738 |
| Coordinates | 39.0250100, -99.8795700 |
| Altitude | 746 |
| Country | United States |
End: WaKeeney (-99.87957, 39.02501)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 207 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
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 | $17.08 | $34.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.27 | $38.53 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.08 | $42.17 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $24.03 | $48.05 |
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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