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Salina, KS
Late night in Salina on Saturday
Local time
3:54 AM
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Current temp
81°F
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Trip from Salina, KS to Augusta, KS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 59m
Distance
105.9 mi
170 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 51m
★
6 AM
1h 59m
8 AM
2h 17m
10 AM
2h 5m
12 PM
2h 4m
3 PM
2h 6m
5 PM
2h 16m
8 PM
1h 54m
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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Augusta, KS
Tien Nguyen
Trip Overview
The drive from Salina, KS to Augusta, KS covers 105.9 miles and takes about 1h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 135, KS 96, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 78.7 miles on I 135. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.56 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.
Midpoint
52.9 miles from Salina, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 59m. Total distance: 105.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 59m highway drive covering 105.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 135 and KS 96. The longest continuous stretch is about 78.7 miles on I 135.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 135 is the longest continuous segment at about 78.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 135 and KS 96. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Iron Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 105.9 miles you will encounter 13 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 1.9 miles (West Claflin Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 82.6 miles (KS 96): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 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 right onto West Iron Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
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West Claflin Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto West Claflin Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
82.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m in
|
KS 96
Take the exit onto KS 96 toward KS 96 East: Hydraulic
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward KS 96 East: Hydraulic
7
83.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 29m in
|
KS 96
Keep slight left at fork onto KS 96 toward KS 96 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward KS 96 East
6
93.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 42m in
|
KS 96
Keep slight left at fork onto KS 96 toward US 54 East, US 400 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 54 East, US 400 East
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 135 | 78.7 mi | 1h 19m |
| KS 96 | 11.6 mi | 15m |
| Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway | 10.5 mi | 13m |
| South Santa Fe Avenue | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| South 9th Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| West 7th Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| State Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Magnolia Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 135
— 78.7 mi, about 1h 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salina, KS and Augusta, KS.
1
Start on South 8th Street
92 ft
·
5 sec
·
South 8th Street
2
Turn right onto West Iron Avenue
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
West Iron Avenue
3
Turn right onto South Santa Fe Avenue
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
South Santa Fe Avenue
4
At end of road, turn right onto West Claflin Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
West Claflin Avenue
5
Turn left onto South 9th Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South 9th Street
6
Turn right
140 ft
·
5 sec
7
Turn right onto West Magnolia Road
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
West Magnolia Road
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
9
Merge onto I 135; US 81
57 mi
·
57 min
·
I 135; US 81
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on I 135; US 50; US 81
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I 135; US 50; US 81
11
Continue on I 135; US 81
19 mi
·
20 min
·
I 135; US 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit onto KS 96
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
KS 96
Toward KS 96 East: Hydraulic
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto KS 96
11 mi
·
12 min
·
KS 96
Toward KS 96 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto KS 96
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
KS 96
Toward US 54 East, US 400 East
15
Merge onto US 54; US 400
10 mi
·
13 min
·
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
16
Continue on US 54; US 400
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West 7th Avenue
17
Turn left onto State Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
18
Turn right onto 12th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
12th Avenue
19
Arrive at destination
12th Avenue
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 52.9 miles from Salina, KS, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 78.7 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 23 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.9 miles or 57m 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 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Augusta, KS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Salina, KS so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Salina, KS
This is one driving day of about 105.9 miles and 1h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Salina, KS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 135 for about 78.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 52.9 mi from Salina, KS · 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
53 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 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 52.9 miles from Salina, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 135 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 78.7 miles.
Arriving in Augusta, KS
The final approach into Augusta, 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
$16.56 one way
$33.11 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $18.18 | $36.36 |
| premium | $4.89 | $20.38 | $40.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.38 | $46.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.8 | 0 | $11.12 | $5.08 |
| Efficient EV | 26.5 | 0 | $9.27 | $4.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42.4 | 0 | $14.83 | $6.78 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% 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
Augusta, KS
Late night in Augusta on Saturday
Local time
3:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
78°F
Newton, KS
53 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
25 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 59m 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 Augusta, KS covers 105.9 miles and takes about 1h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 135, KS 96, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 52.9 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 $16.56 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 105.9 miles you will encounter 13 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 1.9 miles (West Claflin Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 82.6 miles (KS 96): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Salina, KS to Augusta, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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