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Trip from Salina, KS to Lecompton, KS

Data updated 3 hours ago

Drive Time

2h 21m

Distance

131 mi

211 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

14 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 12m ★
6 AM
2h 22m
8 AM
2h 41m
10 AM
2h 29m
12 PM
2h 27m
3 PM
2h 30m
5 PM
2h 40m
8 PM
2h 16m

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

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city in and the county seat of Saline County, Kansas, United States

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Lecompton, KS

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Trip Overview

The drive from Salina, KS to Lecompton, KS covers 131 miles and takes about 2h 21m 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 24 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 81.6 miles on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.48 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

65.5 miles from Salina, KS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 2h 21m drive with frequent turns across 131 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 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 81.6 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 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Iron Avenue.

Route Complexity 5/10

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

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 131 miles you will encounter 11 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 (West Iron Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 107.5 miles (US 75): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 | West Iron Avenue

Turn left onto West Iron Avenue

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
5
107.5 mi into trip | ~1h 51m in | US 75

Take the exit onto US 75 toward US 75 North: Gage Boulevard, Holton

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

Toward US 75 North: Gage Boulevard, Holton
7
107.7 mi into trip | ~1h 52m in | US 75

Keep slight left at fork onto US 75 toward US 75 North: Holton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward US 75 North: Holton
6
109.2 mi into trip | ~1h 54m in

Take the exit toward US 24 East: Lawrence

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward US 24 East: Lawrence

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Salina, KS to Lecompton, KS, road signs begin pointing toward Holton along the way.

Holton

107.5 mi in | ~1h 51m | via US 75

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway 81.6 mi 1h 22m
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway 23.2 mi 23m
US 24 18.5 mi 21m
North 9th Street 2.4 mi 5m
Lecompton Road 2.3 mi 3m
US 75 1.6 mi 2m
East Woodson Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Eisenhower Memorial Drive 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway — 81.6 mi, about 1h 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Salina, KS and Lecompton, 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

6.9 mi · 7 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
9

Take the exit onto US 75

0.2 mi · 23 sec · US 75
Toward US 75 North: Gage Boulevard, Holton
10

Keep slight left at fork onto US 75

1.5 mi · 1 min · US 75
Toward US 75 North: Holton Use the slight left lane.
11

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward US 24 East: Lawrence Use the slight right lane.
12

Merge onto US 24

18 mi · 21 min · US 24
Use the straight lane.
13

Turn right onto Lecompton Road

2.3 mi · 3 min · Lecompton Road
14

Continue on CR-1029

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Eisenhower Memorial Drive
15

Turn right onto CR-3

0.2 mi · 36 sec · East Woodson Avenue
16

Turn right onto Elmore Street

144 ft · 6 sec · Elmore Street
17

Arrive at destination

Elmore 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 65.5 miles from Salina, KS, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 81.6 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 65.5 miles or 1h 9m 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 51m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lecompton, 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 131 miles and 2h 21m.

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 81.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 65.5 mi from Salina, KS · 1h 9m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Valley Falls, KS

66 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 65.5 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 81.6 miles.

Arriving in Lecompton, KS

The final approach into Lecompton, 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 Lecompton, 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,...

4 mi from route ~9 min detour Free near mile 112.9
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$20.48 one way

$40.96 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 46 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $22.49 $44.97
premium $4.89 $25.21 $50.42
diesel $5.61 $28.92 $57.85

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$20

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 45.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

14 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

West's Plaza Country Mart - Tesla Supercharger

Abilene, KS

Tesla

12 DCFC

Abilene, KS Rechargery Relay - Buckeye Ave

Abilene, KS

IONNA

10 DCFC

Arby's - Tesla Supercharger

Topeka, KS

Tesla

8 DCFC

Topeka Service Area - Tesla Supercharger

Topeka, KS

Tesla

8 DCFC

Holiday Inn Express - Tesla Supercharger

Salina, KS

Tesla

6 DCFC

Casey's Salina (Salina, KS)

Salina, KS

Electrify America

4 DCFC

Flying J 659

Salina, KS

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

24/7 Travel Store #6

Abilene, KS

EV Connect

4 DCFC

Tesla: 4 ChargePoint Network: 4 Electrify America: 2 EV Connect: 2 eVgo Network: 1 IONNA: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 39.3 0 $13.75 $6.29
Efficient EV 32.8 0 $11.46 $5.24
EV Truck/SUV 52.4 0 $18.34 $8.38

Gas CO2

46 kg

EV CO2

15 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 5 days ago

Origin

Salina, KS

Night in Salina on Tuesday

Local time

10:47 PM

CDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lecompton, KS

Night in Lecompton on Tuesday

Local time

10:47 PM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

44°F

Valley Falls, KS

66 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

33 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 21m 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 Lecompton, KS covers 131 miles and takes about 2h 21m 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 24. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 65.5 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 $20.48 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 131 miles you will encounter 11 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 (West Iron Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 107.5 miles (US 75): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Salina, KS to Lecompton, KS, road signs begin pointing toward Holton along the way.

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