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

The driving distance from Spring Hill, KS to Salina, KS is about 176.6 miles (284.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.2 miles (241.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 45m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
176.61 mi
02h 52m
Flight
150.17 mi
241.68 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

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

Driving Distance

Road route
176.61 mi
Kilometers
284.23 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Salina
Mon, May 4, 11:34 AM CDT
Return by in Spring Hill
Mon, May 4, 2:27 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spring Hill
2026-05-04T08:41
Arrive Salina
Mon, May 4, 11:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spring Hill
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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 Spring Hill
89.4 mi
01h 26m
To Salina
87.2 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
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
Destination
86°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Webster Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Webster Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West 199th Street

    139 m · 11 sec · West 199th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Old 56 Highway

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Old 56 Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on KS 7 North: Bonner Springs

    43 m · 5 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Parker Street

    5.4 mi · 8 min · South Parker Street

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 10 West: Lawrence

    1331 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    32.1 mi · 35 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit right

    2384 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike

    13.4 mi · 13 min · Kansas Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Kansas Turnpike

    1.5 km · 1 min · Kansas Turnpike

  13. 13

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    91.6 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    22.2 mi · 22 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 143

    1276 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North 9th Street

    2.5 mi · 6 min · North 9th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Iron Avenue

    85 m · 14 sec · West Iron Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South 8th Street

    28 m · 4 sec · South 8th Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 8th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
91.6 mi · 52%
KS 10 West
32.8 mi · 19%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
22.2 mi · 13%
Kansas Turnpike
14.3 mi · 8%
South Parker Street
5.39 mi · 3%
North 9th Street
2.54 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

91.6 mi · 01h 34m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.4 mi
150.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maple Hill
01h 26m from Spring Hill
Leave By
12:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 176.6 miles (284.2 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?

Maple Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.4 miles from Spring Hill and 87.2 miles from Salina.

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 26.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.49 one way or $46.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Spring Hill and Salina. Straight-line distance: 150.17 mi (241.68 km).

Spring Hill

#1 Spring Hill

City in Kansas, USA

Population3,316
Coordinates38.7430600, -94.8255200
Altitude324
CountryUnited States
Salina

#2 Salina

The most populous city in Saline County, Kansas.

Population46,274
Coordinates38.8402800, -97.6114200
Altitude373
CountryUnited States
Start: North Webster Street (-94.825569, 38.743059)
End: South 8th Street (-97.611466, 38.840281)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 284 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.23 gal
23.59 L · about $23.49
Round trip
$46.99
12.46 gal · 47.18 L
Estimated CO2
55.4 kg one way
Round trip: 110.7 kg / 244 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.49 $46.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.50 $52.99
Premium $4.65 $28.99 $57.99
Diesel $5.30 $33.04 $66.09

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 Spring Hill and Salina. The current time is 08:41:53.

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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.