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Trip from Overbrook, 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

2h 24m

Distance

134.1 mi

216 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 15m ★
6 AM
2h 24m
8 AM
2h 44m
10 AM
2h 31m
12 PM
2h 29m
3 PM
2h 32m
5 PM
2h 43m
8 PM
2h 18m

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

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Downtown Overbrook, KS, KS

Overbrook, 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 Overbrook, KS to Salina, KS covers 134.1 miles and takes about 2h 24m 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 $20.97 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.

Midpoint

67 miles from Overbrook, KS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 24m. Total distance: 134.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (15%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 24m drive with frequent turns across 134.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 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 early in the drive near Maple 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 24m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Maple Street): Navigation decision point; at 26.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

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

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Maple Street

Turn left onto Maple Street

Navigation decision point

5
26.6 mi into trip | ~31m 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
26.9 mi into trip | ~31m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
28 mi into trip | ~34m 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
134 mi into trip | ~2h 24m 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 6.7 mi 8m
North 9th Street 2.5 mi 5m
Southwest Wanamaker Road 0.8 mi 1m
Maple Street 0.1 mi <1m
West Iron Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway — 81.1 mi, about 1h 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on 6th Street

113 ft · 10 sec · 6th Street
2

Turn left onto Maple Street

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Maple Street
3

Turn left onto US 56

6.7 mi · 8 min · West 157th Street
4

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 26 sec
5

Merge onto US 75

20 mi · 21 min · US 75
6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Toward Wanamaker Road, Huntoon Street
7

Keep slight right at fork

162 ft · 5 sec
8

Turn straight onto Southwest Wanamaker Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Southwest Wanamaker Road
9

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 41 sec
Toward I 70 West: Salina
10

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.
11

Continue on I 70; US 40

22 mi · 22 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 33 sec
Toward KS 143
13

Turn left onto KS 143

2.5 mi · 5 min · North 9th Street
14

Turn left onto West Iron Avenue

279 ft · 13 sec · West Iron Avenue
15

Turn right onto South 8th Street

92 ft · 3 sec · South 8th Street
16

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 67 miles from Overbrook, KS, or about 1h 13m 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 30 miles or 36m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 67 miles or 1h 13m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 56m

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 Overbrook, KS so your first major turns are already loaded.

+

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 Overbrook, KS

This is one driving day of about 134.1 miles and 2h 24m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Overbrook, KS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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 67 mi from Overbrook, KS · 1h 13m into the drive

Downtown Saint George, KS, KS

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Saint George, KS

67 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

Shawnee County, KS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Manhattan, KS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 67 miles from Overbrook, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park

Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The path to equality has been anything but smooth. It's taken courage and dedication by everyday people coming together for a common goal to carry the country toward true equality. Parents, teachers,...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Free near mile 23.1
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$20.97 one way

$41.93 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 47 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $23.02 $46.04
premium $4.89 $25.81 $51.61
diesel $5.61 $29.61 $59.22

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 46.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 40.2 0 $14.08 $6.44
Efficient EV 33.5 0 $11.73 $5.36
EV Truck/SUV 53.6 0 $18.77 $8.58

Gas CO2

47 kg

EV CO2

16 kg (66% 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

Overbrook, KS

Late night in Overbrook on Saturday

Local time

4:34 AM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Salina, KS

Late night in Salina on Saturday

Local time

4:34 AM

CDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Saint George, KS

67 mi in

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

4 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 24m 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 Overbrook, KS to Salina, KS covers 134.1 miles and takes about 2h 24m 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 67 miles from Overbrook, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.97 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 is a straightforward 2h 24m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Maple Street): Navigation decision point; at 26.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

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

Yes. Nearby national parks include Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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