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Trip from Centropolis, KS to Salina, KS

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 52m

Distance

149.6 mi

241 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

Fair

4 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
2h 41m ★
6 AM
2h 53m
8 AM
3h 15m
10 AM
3h 0m
12 PM
2h 58m
3 PM
3h 1m
5 PM
3h 14m
8 PM
2h 46m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Centropolis, KS, KS

Centropolis, KS

Tien Nguyen

city in and the county seat of Saline County, Kansas, United States

Salina, KS

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Trip Overview

The drive from Centropolis, KS to Salina, KS covers 149.6 miles and takes about 2h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway, Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, US 75 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 81.1 miles on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.39 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

74.8 miles from Centropolis, KS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 33m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 52m. Total distance: 149.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (13%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 52m drive with frequent turns across 149.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 81.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North 7th Street.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 52m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North 7th Street): Navigation decision point; at 42.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | North 7th Street

At end of road, turn right onto North 7th Street

Navigation decision point

5
42.2 mi into trip | ~59m in

Take the exit toward Wanamaker Road, Huntoon Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Wanamaker Road, Huntoon Street
5
42.4 mi into trip | ~59m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
43.5 mi into trip | ~1h 2m in | I 70; US 40; US 75; KS 4 / Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

Merge onto I 70; US 40; US 75; KS 4 / Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
149.6 mi into trip | ~2h 52m in | South 8th Street

Turn right onto South 8th Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway 81.1 mi 1h 21m
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway 22.2 mi 22m
US 75 19.5 mi 21m
West 157th Street 9.8 mi 12m
North 300 Road 5.5 mi 6m
East 550 Road 3 mi 7m
North 9th Street 2.5 mi 6m
Thomas Road 2.5 mi 6m
Longest stretch: Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway — 81.1 mi, about 1h 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Centropolis, KS and Salina, KS.

1

Start on North 9th Street

48 ft · 6 sec · North 9th Street
2

Turn left onto Centropolis Avenue

0.1 mi · 34 sec · Centropolis Avenue
3

At end of road, turn right onto North 7th Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · North 7th Street
4

Continue on Thomas Road

2.5 mi · 6 min · Thomas Road
5

Turn right onto Florida Terrace

1.0 mi · 2 min · Florida Terrace
6

Continue on CR 1029

3.0 mi · 7 min · East 550 Road
7

Turn left onto US 56

5.5 mi · 6 min · North 300 Road
8

Continue on US 56

9.8 mi · 12 min · West 157th Street
9

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 26 sec
10

Merge onto US 75

20 mi · 21 min · US 75
11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Toward Wanamaker Road, Huntoon Street
12

Keep slight right at fork

162 ft · 5 sec
13

Turn straight onto Southwest Wanamaker Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Southwest Wanamaker Road
14

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 41 sec
Toward I 70 West: Salina
15

Merge onto I 70; US 40; US 75; KS 4

81 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Continue on I 70; US 40

22 mi · 22 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
17

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 33 sec
Toward KS 143
18

Turn left onto KS 143

2.5 mi · 5 min · North 9th Street
19

Turn left onto West Iron Avenue

279 ft · 13 sec · West Iron Avenue
20

Turn right onto South 8th Street

92 ft · 3 sec · South 8th Street
21

Arrive at destination

South 8th Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 74.8 miles from Centropolis, KS, or about 1h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 81.1 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 33 miles or 49m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 74.8 miles or 1h 33m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 21m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Salina, KS than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Centropolis, KS so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Centropolis, KS

This is one driving day of about 149.6 miles and 2h 52m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Centropolis, KS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway for about 81.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 74.8 mi from Centropolis, KS · 1h 33m into the drive

Downtown Wamego, KS, KS

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Wamego, KS

75 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Tecumseh, KS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Wamego, KS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 74.8 miles from Centropolis, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 81.1 miles.

Arriving in Salina, KS

The final approach into Salina, KS usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Salina, KS.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Perkins American Food Co.

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Topeka, Kansas

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately mile 42.7

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+17852730300

Visit website

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Topeka, Kansas

1 mi

Yuki Restaurant of Japan

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Topeka, Kansas

2.2 mi

Perkins American Food Co.

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately mile 42.7

Topeka, Kansas

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+17852730300

Visit website

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 42.7

Topeka, Kansas

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+17852717526

Visit website

Yuki Restaurant of Japan

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 42.7

Topeka, Kansas

Hours: 4:30–9:30 pm

+17852717878

Visit website

Oriental Express

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 42.7

Topeka, Kansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+17852712308

Visit website

Blue Moose

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 42.7

Topeka, Kansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+17852726800

Visit website

Globe Indian Cuisine Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour Moderately mile 42.7

Topeka, Kansas

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+17853541500

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 149.6

Salina, Kansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 149.6

Salina, Kansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

IONNA Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 128.2

Abilene, Kansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

2.7 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 128.2

Abilene, Kansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$23.39 one way

$46.78 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 52 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $25.68 $51.36
premium $4.89 $28.79 $57.58
diesel $5.61 $33.03 $66.06

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 52.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 44.9 0 $15.71 $7.18
Efficient EV 37.4 0 $13.09 $5.98
EV Truck/SUV 59.8 0 $20.94 $9.57

Gas CO2

52 kg

EV CO2

18 kg (65% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Centropolis, KS

Morning in Centropolis on Friday

Local time

10:41 AM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Salina, KS

Morning in Salina on Friday

Local time

10:41 AM

CDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

5 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 52m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Centropolis, KS to Salina, KS covers 149.6 miles and takes about 2h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway, Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, US 75. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 74.8 miles from Centropolis, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.39 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This is a straightforward 2h 52m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North 7th Street): Navigation decision point; at 42.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

The route from Centropolis, KS to Salina, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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