Origin
Salina, KS
Morning in Salina on Monday
Local time
7:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Salina, KS to Dover, KS
Drive Time
1h 50m
Distance
102.8 mi
165 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 42m
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6 AM
1h 50m
8 AM
2h 7m
10 AM
1h 56m
12 PM
1h 55m
3 PM
1h 57m
5 PM
2h 6m
8 PM
1h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Salina, KS
Alan Wang
Trip Overview
The drive from Salina, KS to Dover, KS covers 102.8 miles and takes about 1h 50m 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, Southwest Carlson Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 70.8 miles on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.61 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
51.4 miles from Salina, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 50m drive with frequent turns across 102.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 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 70.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Iron Avenue.
Route Complexity
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Salina, KS to Dover, KS is easy. At 1h 50m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Iron Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North 9th Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West Iron Avenue
Turn left onto West Iron Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North 9th Street
Turn right onto North 9th Street
Navigation decision point
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
4
95.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 39m in
Take the exit toward Carlson Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Carlson Road
4
95.9 mi into trip
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~1h 39m in
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Southwest Carlson Road
Turn right onto Southwest Carlson Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway | 70.8 mi | 1h 10m |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 22.1 mi | 22m |
| Southwest Carlson Road | 6.4 mi | 9m |
| North 9th Street | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| Southwest 57th Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West Iron Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Southwest Douglas Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South 8th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
— 70.8 mi, about 1h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salina, KS and Dover, 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
71 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Toward Carlson Road
8
Turn right onto Southwest Carlson Road
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Southwest Carlson Road
9
Turn left onto KS 4
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Southwest 57th Street
10
Turn left onto KS 4
105 ft
·
2 sec
·
Southwest Douglas Road
11
Arrive at destination
KS 4
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 51.4 miles from Salina, KS, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.8 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 51.4 miles or 55m 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 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dover, 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 102.8 miles and 1h 50m.
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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway for about 70.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 51.4 mi from Salina, KS · 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 51.4 miles from Salina, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 70.8 miles.
Arriving in Dover, KS
The final approach into Dover, 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 Dover, KS.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.61 one way
$31.23 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $17.21 | $34.43 |
| premium | $4.80 | $19.41 | $38.81 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $22.84 | $45.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.8 | 0 | $10.79 | $4.93 |
| Efficient EV | 25.7 | 0 | $9.00 | $4.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.1 | 0 | $14.39 | $6.58 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Destination
Dover, KS
Morning in Dover on Monday
Local time
7:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 50m 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 Dover, KS covers 102.8 miles and takes about 1h 50m 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, Southwest Carlson Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 51.4 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 $15.61 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.
The drive from Salina, KS to Dover, KS is easy. At 1h 50m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Iron Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North 9th Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Salina, KS to Dover, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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