Origin
Salina, KS
Evening in Salina on Thursday
Local time
5:13 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Salina, KS to Grant, KS
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
57.9 mi
93 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Salina, KS
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Grant, KS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Salina, KS to Grant, KS covers 57.9 miles and takes about 1h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on KS 18, US 81, North 100th Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 37.4 miles on KS 18. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.05 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 57.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 27m highway drive covering 57.9 miles, with most of the trip on KS 18 and US 81. The longest continuous stretch is about 37.4 miles on KS 18.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
KS 18 is the longest continuous segment at about 37.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on KS 18 and US 81. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Iron Avenue.
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 1h 27m 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 (West Iron Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 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
7
2.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Turn left toward I 70 West: Hays
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 70 West: Hays
4
4.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward US 81 North: Concordia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 81 North: Concordia
4
14.1 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
KS 18
Turn left onto KS 18
Navigation decision point
4
51.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
North 100th Road
Turn right onto North 100th Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| KS 18 | 37.4 mi | 43m |
| US 81 | 9.3 mi | 9m |
| North 100th Road | 3.7 mi | 14m |
| North 9th Street | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| 100th Road | 1.3 mi | 5m |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Rye Drive | 0.9 mi | 3m |
| West Iron Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
KS 18
— 37.4 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salina, KS and Grant, 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
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
North 9th Street
4
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 70 West: Hays
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 70; US 40
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
Toward US 81 North: Concordia
7
Merge onto US 81
9.3 mi
·
9 min
·
US 81
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
9
Turn left onto KS 18
37 mi
·
43 min
·
KS 18
10
Turn right
0.5 mi
·
1 min
11
Turn right onto North 100th Road
3.7 mi
·
14 min
·
North 100th Road
12
Continue on 100th Road
1.3 mi
·
5 min
·
100th Road
13
Turn left onto Rye Drive
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Rye Drive
14
Arrive at destination
Rye Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.9 mi from Salina, KS · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.9 miles from Salina, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Grant, KS
The final approach into Grant, KS usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.05 one way
$18.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.94 | $19.88 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.14 | $22.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.78 | $25.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.08 | $2.78 |
| Efficient EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.07 | $2.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.2 | 0 | $8.11 | $3.71 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Grant, KS
Evening in Grant on Thursday
Local time
5:13 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
82°F
Lincoln, KS
29 mi in
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 27m 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 Grant, KS covers 57.9 miles and takes about 1h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are KS 18, US 81, North 100th Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.9 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 $9.05 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 1h 27m 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 (West Iron Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Salina, KS to Grant, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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