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Trip from Salina, KS to Centropolis, KS

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 51m

Distance

148.8 mi

239 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 40m ★
6 AM
2h 51m
8 AM
3h 13m
10 AM
2h 59m
12 PM
2h 57m
3 PM
3h 0m
5 PM
3h 12m
8 PM
2h 44m

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

Salina, KS

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Downtown Centropolis, KS, KS

Centropolis, KS

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Trip Overview

The drive from Salina, KS to Centropolis, KS covers 148.8 miles and takes about 2h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on West Iron Avenue, North 9th Street, I 70 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.26 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

74.4 miles from Salina, KS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 25m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 51m. Total distance: 148.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 51m drive with frequent turns across 148.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Iron Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,444 ft 954 ft

Total Climb

617 ft

Total Descent

881 ft

Highest Point

1,444 ft

~63.8 mi in

Elevation Range

490 ft

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.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Salina, KS to Centropolis, KS is easy. At 2h 51m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Salina, KS to Centropolis, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
West Iron Avenue — —
North 9th Street — —
I 70 East — —
Dwight D — —
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway — —
I 470 South — —
US 75 South — —
West 157th Street — —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: West Iron Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Salina, KS and Centropolis, KS.

1

Start on South 8th Street

92 ft · 9 sec · South 8th Street
2

Turn left onto West Iron Avenue

279 ft · 16 sec · West Iron Avenue
3

Turn right onto North 9th Street

2.4 mi · 5 min · North 9th Street
4

Take the ramp right toward I 70 East: Topeka

0.2 mi · 30 sec · I 70 East: Topeka
5

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

22 mi · 22 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
6

Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

75 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
7

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

1.1 mi · 1 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
8

Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

4.3 mi · 4 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
9

Take the exit slight right toward I 470 South, US 75 South

5.6 mi · 7 min · I 470 South, US 75 South
10

Keep slight right to continue on US 75 South: Burlingame Road

15 mi · 16 min · US 75 South: Burlingame Road
11

Take the exit slight right

0.2 mi · 26 sec
12

Turn left onto West 157th Street

9.9 mi · 13 min · West 157th Street
13

Continue on North 300 Road

5.5 mi · 6 min · North 300 Road
14

Turn right onto East 550 Road

3.0 mi · 7 min · East 550 Road
15

Continue on Florida Terrace

1.0 mi · 2 min · Florida Terrace
16

Turn left onto Thomas Road

2.5 mi · 6 min · Thomas Road
17

Continue on North 7th Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · North 7th Street
18

Turn left onto Centropolis Avenue

0.1 mi · 33 sec · Centropolis Avenue
19

Turn right onto North 9th Street

49 ft · 2 sec · North 9th Street
20

Arrive at your destination

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 74.4 miles from Salina, KS, or about 1h 25m into the drive.

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 33 miles or 37m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 74.4 miles or 1h 25m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 20m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Centropolis, 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.

+

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 148.8 miles and 2h 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Salina, KS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 74.4 mi from Salina, KS · 1h 25m into the drive

Downtown Saint George, KS, KS

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Saint George, KS

74 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

Abilene, KS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Saint George, KS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 74.4 miles from Salina, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Centropolis, KS

The final approach into Centropolis, 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 Centropolis, 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 ~11 min detour Free near mile 107.7
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$23.26 one way

$46.53 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 52 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $25.54 $51.08
premium $4.89 $28.64 $57.27
diesel $5.61 $32.85 $65.71

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 52.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 44.6 0 $15.62 $7.14
Efficient EV 37.2 0 $13.02 $5.95
EV Truck/SUV 59.5 0 $20.83 $9.52

Gas CO2

52 kg

EV CO2

17 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Salina, KS

Late night in Salina on Friday

Local time

4:56 AM

CDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Centropolis, KS

Late night in Centropolis on Friday

Local time

4:56 AM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Saint George, KS

74 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

5 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

2h 51m 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 Centropolis, KS covers 148.8 miles and takes about 2h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are West Iron Avenue, North 9th Street, I 70 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 74.4 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 $23.26 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

The drive from Salina, KS to Centropolis, KS is easy. At 2h 51m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Salina, KS to Centropolis, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Salina, KS to Centropolis, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 954 ft to 1,444 ft elevation with about 617 ft of total climbing.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park.

How this page is built

Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Elevation is sampled from USGS 3DEP. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.

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