Origin
Salina, KS
Evening in Salina on Friday
Local time
8:31 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Salina, KS to Milford, KS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
57.8 mi
93 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
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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Milford, KS
Dave Luzi, Litchfield CT REALTOR
Trip Overview
This 57.8-mile drive from Salina, Kansas, to Milford, Kansas, is a straightforward 1 hour and 9 minute journey that fits perfectly as a single-day trip. You'll primarily be on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway and US 77, with about 21% of the route being highway driving. With an estimated fuel cost of around $9, this is an economical excursion. The route stays within the Great Plains region, offering a consistent landscape. It’s an easy and accessible drive for a quick getaway.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 57.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (21%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 57.8-mile trip. While there are some highway segments, including a longest stretch of 22.1 miles on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, the character is more about navigating local roads. With only 21% of the drive on highways, you’ll experience a varied pace, shifting between faster travel and more local road conditions. This isn't a monotonous interstate cruise; it offers a more engaging driving experience with frequent changes in direction.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 22.1 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 West Iron Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 9m 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 2.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 44.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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
|
~0m in
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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
44.6 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward US 77, KS 18 West: Marysville, Herington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 77, KS 18 West: Marysville, Herington
4
44.9 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Turn slight left toward US 77, KS 18 West: Marysville, Herington
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 77, KS 18 West: Marysville, Herington
5
57.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
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Whiting Street
At end of road, turn left onto Whiting Street
Navigation decision point
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 Milford, KS, road signs begin pointing toward Herington along the way.
Herington
44.6 mi in
|
~48m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 22.1 mi | 22m |
| Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway | 19.8 mi | 19m |
| US 77 | 11.9 mi | 15m |
| North 9th Street | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| Houston Road | 0.8 mi | 3m |
| West Iron Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South 8th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Whiting Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 22.1 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salina, KS and Milford, 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
20 mi
·
19 min
·
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward US 77, KS 18 West: Marysville, Herington
8
Turn slight left
220 ft
·
7 sec
Toward US 77, KS 18 West: Marysville, Herington
9
Turn left onto US 77; KS 18
12 mi
·
15 min
·
US 77; KS 18
10
Turn left onto Houston Road
0.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Houston Road
11
Turn left
384 ft
·
32 sec
12
Turn left
140 ft
·
7 sec
13
Turn right
377 ft
·
21 sec
14
At end of road, turn left onto Whiting Street
35 ft
·
1 sec
·
Whiting Street
15
Arrive at destination
Whiting Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.9 mi from Salina, KS · 32m 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 Milford, KS
The final approach into Milford, 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
$9.04 one way
$18.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.92 | $19.84 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.12 | $22.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.76 | $25.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.2 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 | 17.3 | 0 | $6.07 | $2.77 |
| Efficient EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.06 | $2.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.1 | 0 | $8.09 | $3.70 |
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
Milford, KS
Evening in Milford on Friday
Local time
8:31 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Abilene, 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 9m 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 Milford, KS covers 57.8 miles and takes about 1h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway, US 77. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
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 $9.04 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 9m 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 2.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 44.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Salina, KS to Milford, KS, road signs begin pointing toward Herington along the way.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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