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Trip from Salina, KS to Basehor, KS

Drive Time

2h 54m

Distance

163.4 mi

263 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
2h 43m ★
6 AM
2h 54m
8 AM
3h 17m
10 AM
3h 2m
12 PM
3h 0m
3 PM
3h 3m
5 PM
3h 16m
8 PM
2h 48m

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

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Downtown Salina, KS, KS

Salina, KS

Alan Wang

Downtown Basehor, KS, KS

Basehor, KS

Tien Nguyen

Trip Overview

The drive from Salina, KS to Basehor, KS covers 163.4 miles and takes about 2h 54m 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, Kansas Turnpike, Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 90.3 miles on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.82 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

81.7 miles from Salina, KS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 25m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 54m drive with frequent turns across 163.4 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 90.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 miles in.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 163.4 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: at 2.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 115.5 miles (I 70 / Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 156.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

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

6
2.5 mi into trip | ~5m in

Take the ramp toward I 70 East: Topeka

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 70 East: Topeka
6
115.5 mi into trip | ~2h 1m in | I 70 / Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 70 / Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway toward I-70 East, Kansas City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I-70 East, Kansas City
8
156.6 mi into trip | ~2h 42m in

Take the exit toward KS 7, US 73, US 24 West, US 40 West: Bonner Springs, Leavenworth

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 224 Toward KS 7, US 73, US 24 West, US 40 West: Bon...
8
157.4 mi into trip | ~2h 44m in

Keep slight left at fork toward KS 7 North, US 73 North, US 24 West, US 40 West: Lansing

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / left lanes. Toward KS 7 North, US 73 North, US 24 West, US...
6
157.4 mi into trip | ~2h 44m in | K-7

Turn left onto K-7

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Salina, KS to Basehor, KS, road signs begin pointing toward Kansas City along the way.

Kansas City

115.5 mi in | ~2h 1m | via I 70

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway 90.3 mi 1h 32m
Kansas Turnpike 40.4 mi 40m
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway 23.2 mi 23m
K-7 3.8 mi 4m
North 9th Street 2.4 mi 5m
Leavenworth Road 2 mi 4m
North 155th Street 0.1 mi <1m
West Iron Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway — 90.3 mi, about 1h 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on South 8th Street

92 ft · 9 sec · South 8th Street
2

Turn left onto West Iron Avenue

279 ft · 15 sec · West Iron Avenue
3

Turn right onto North 9th Street

2.4 mi · 5 min · North 9th Street
4

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Toward I 70 East: Topeka Use the right lane.
5

Merge onto I 70; US 40

22 mi · 22 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
6

Continue on I 70; US 40

75 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Continue on I 70; US 40

1.1 mi · 1 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
8

Continue on I 70; US 40

15 mi · 17 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
Use the slight right lane.
9

Keep slight left at fork onto I 70

0.8 mi · 52 sec · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
Toward I-70 East, Kansas City
10

Continue on I 70

40 mi · 40 min · Kansas Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
11

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 224 Toward KS 7, US 73, US 24 West, US 40 West: Bonner Springs, Leavenworth Use the slight right lane.
12

Keep slight left at fork

238 ft · 13 sec
Toward KS 7 North, US 73 North, US 24 West, US 40 West: Lansing Use the straight / left lanes.
13

Turn left onto K-7

3.8 mi · 4 min · K-7
Use the straight lane.
14

Turn left onto Leavenworth Road

2.0 mi · 4 min · Leavenworth Road
15

Turn left onto North 155th Street

0.1 mi · 11 sec · North 155th Street
16

Arrive at destination

North 155th 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 81.7 miles from Salina, KS, or about 1h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 90.3 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 80 miles or 1h 23m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 81.7 miles or 1h 25m 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 20m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Salina, 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 Salina, KS

This is one driving day of about 163.4 miles and 2h 54m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Salina, 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 90.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 81.7 mi from Salina, KS · 1h 25m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Valley Falls, KS

82 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

Valley Falls, KS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Valley Falls, KS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 81.7 miles from Salina, 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 90.3 miles.

Arriving in Basehor, KS

The final approach into Basehor, 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 Basehor, 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,...

0 mi from route ~1 min detour Free near mile 112.7
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$24.82 one way

$49.64 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 57 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $27.36 $54.72
premium $4.80 $30.85 $61.69
diesel $5.64 $36.30 $72.60

Estimated Tolls: $2.02

Kansas Turnpike (40.4 mi) $2.02

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$25

Tolls

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$52–$77

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 57.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 49 0 $17.16 $7.84
Efficient EV 40.9 0 $14.30 $6.54
EV Truck/SUV 65.4 0 $22.88 $10.46

Gas CO2

57 kg

EV CO2

19 kg (67% 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Salina, KS

Morning in Salina on Monday

Local time

8:38 AM

CDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Basehor, KS

Morning in Basehor on Monday

Local time

8:38 AM

CDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

44°F

Valley Falls, KS

82 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

24 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 54m 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 Salina, KS to Basehor, KS covers 163.4 miles and takes about 2h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway, Kansas Turnpike, Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 81.7 miles from Salina, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.82 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 163.4 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: at 2.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 115.5 miles (I 70 / Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 156.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Salina, KS to Basehor, KS, road signs begin pointing toward Kansas City along the way.

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