Origin
Lindsborg, KS
Evening in Lindsborg on Friday
Local time
8:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lindsborg, KS to Salina, KS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
22.4 mi
36 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lindsborg, KS
Stepan Vrany
Salina, KS
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Trip Overview
This short 22.4-mile drive from Lindsborg to Salina, Kansas, can easily be completed in about 28 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily be on I-135, with a small portion on local streets in each town. With a modest fuel cost of around $4, this route offers a straightforward journey through the Great Plains region of Kansas. Its brevity means you can depart any time of day and still have plenty of time to explore both destinations. This is a practical, no-fuss option for connecting two nearby Kansas communities.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 22.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience, with 68% of the drive on the interstate. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 15 miles on I-135, offering a consistent pace. The initial part of your journey will involve navigating local roads in Lindsborg before merging onto the faster-paced interstate. The drive concludes with a brief return to city streets as you enter Salina. It’s a straightforward transition from local access to high-speed travel and back again.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 135 is the longest continuous segment at about 15 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 135 and North Harrison Street. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Lincoln Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 22.4 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Lincoln Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 81 Business; KS 4 / North Harrison Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles (US 81 Business; KS 4): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Lincoln Street
Turn left onto East Lincoln Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 81 Business; KS 4 / North Harrison Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 81 Business; KS 4 / North Harrison Street
Navigation decision point
4
5.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
US 81 Business; KS 4
Take the ramp onto US 81 Business; KS 4
Navigation decision point
4
20.3 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward KS 140
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward KS 140
4
20.9 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 135 | 15 mi | 15m |
| North Harrison Street | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| West State Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West Iron Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Lincoln Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| US 81 Business | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North College Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South 8th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 135
— 15 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lindsborg, KS and Salina, KS.
1
Start on North 2nd Street
66 ft
·
8 sec
·
North 2nd Street
2
Turn left onto East Lincoln Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Lincoln Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 81 Business; KS 4
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
North Harrison Street
4
Take the ramp onto US 81 Business; KS 4
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
US 81 Business; KS 4
5
Merge onto I 135; US 81; KS 4
15 mi
·
15 min
·
I 135; US 81; KS 4
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward KS 140
7
Turn right onto West State Street
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
West State Street
8
Keep slight right at fork
428 ft
·
9 sec
9
Turn straight onto West State Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West State Street
10
Turn right onto North College Avenue
379 ft
·
15 sec
·
North College Avenue
11
Turn left onto West Iron Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Iron Avenue
12
Turn right onto South 8th Street
92 ft
·
3 sec
·
South 8th Street
13
Arrive at destination
South 8th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.50 one way
$7.00 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.85 | $7.69 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.31 | $8.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.95 | $9.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.35 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.14 | $1.43 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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.
Destination
Salina, KS
Evening in Salina on Friday
Local time
8:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
27 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
28m 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 Lindsborg, KS to Salina, KS covers 22.4 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 135, North Harrison Street, West State Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.2 miles from Lindsborg, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.50 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 22.4 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Lincoln Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 81 Business; KS 4 / North Harrison Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles (US 81 Business; KS 4): Navigation decision point.
The route from Lindsborg, 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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