Origin
Anthony, KS
Late night in Anthony on Tuesday
Local time
5:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Anthony, KS to Salina, KS
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 3m
Distance
138.7 mi
223 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 52m
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6 AM
3h 3m
8 AM
3h 26m
10 AM
3h 11m
12 PM
3h 9m
3 PM
3h 13m
5 PM
3h 25m
8 PM
2h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Anthony, KS
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Salina, KS
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Trip Overview
This 140.4-mile journey from Anthony, KS, to Salina, KS, is designed for a single day of travel, taking approximately 2 hours and 25 minutes. As you navigate through the Great Plains region within Kansas, expect a straightforward drive with a fuel cost estimated at $21. The route is characterized by frequent turns, making it a more engaging local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. With no designated stops and a full highway share of 0%, this trip is best suited for those who prefer a direct, albeit turn-heavy, transit between these two Kansas communities.
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
69.4 miles from Anthony, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 45m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 135 | 34.7 mi | 34m |
| KS 14 | 29.1 mi | 49m |
| Ken Kennedy Freeway | 28.2 mi | 32m |
| Northeast 100 Avenue | 21.2 mi | 27m |
| North Ll & G Avenue | 8.9 mi | 14m |
| Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway | 8.7 mi | 9m |
| US 50 | 2 mi | 2m |
| West State Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 135
— 34.7 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anthony, KS and Salina, KS.
1
Start on West Steadman Street
89 ft
·
9 sec
·
West Steadman Street
2
Turn left onto North Bluff Avenue
391 ft
·
19 sec
·
North Bluff Avenue
3
Turn right onto KS 44
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
West Main Street
4
Turn right onto KS 2
8.9 mi
·
14 min
·
North Ll & G Avenue
5
Keep slight left at fork onto US 160; KS 2
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
US 160; KS 2
6
Continue on KS 14
26 mi
·
45 min
·
KS 14
7
Turn right onto US 54; US 400; KS 14
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
D Avenue
8
Continue on US 54; US 400; KS 14
8.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
9
Take the exit onto KS 14
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
KS 14
Toward KS 14
10
Turn left onto KS 14
21 mi
·
27 min
·
Northeast 100 Avenue
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn left onto KS 14; KS 96
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
KS 14; KS 96
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Merge onto US 50; KS 61
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
US 50; KS 61
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward KS 61 North
15
Turn left onto KS 61
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South Lorraine Street
16
Continue on KS 61
28 mi
·
32 min
·
Ken Kennedy Freeway
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
1 min
18
Merge onto I 135; US 81
35 mi
·
34 min
·
I 135; US 81
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward KS 140
20
Turn right onto West State Street
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
West State Street
21
Keep slight right at fork
428 ft
·
9 sec
22
Turn straight onto West State Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West State Street
23
Turn right onto North College Avenue
379 ft
·
15 sec
·
North College Avenue
24
Turn left onto West Iron Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Iron Avenue
25
Turn right onto South 8th Street
92 ft
·
3 sec
·
South 8th Street
26
Arrive at destination
South 8th Street
Trip Plan
Given the 2 hour and 25-minute duration and 140.4-mile distance, this route is easily manageable as a single-day trip. Plan to depart when you're ready, as there are no specific optimal times to avoid traffic. Since this is a turn-heavy drive, pay close attention to your navigation. The estimated fuel cost of $21 is modest, but ensure your tank is full before leaving Anthony, as there are no designated stops noted on this route, meaning you'll need to plan your own fuel and rest breaks as needed.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 69.4 miles from Anthony, KS, or about 1h 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.7 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 31 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69.4 miles or 1h 45m 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 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Salina, KS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Anthony, 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 Anthony, KS
This is one driving day of about 138.7 miles and 3h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Anthony, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 135 for about 34.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
69 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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 69.4 miles from Anthony, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 195 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 69.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Bluff Avenue
Turn left onto North Bluff Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
KS 2 / North Ll & G Avenue
Turn right onto KS 2 / North Ll & G Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
9.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
US 160; KS 2
Keep slight left at fork onto US 160; KS 2
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
69.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 45m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
69.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 46m in
|
US 50; KS 61
Merge onto US 50; KS 61
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.68 one way
$43.37 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
49 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $23.81 | $47.62 |
| premium | $4.89 | $26.69 | $53.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $30.62 | $61.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 41.6 | 0 | $14.56 | $6.66 |
| Efficient EV | 34.7 | 0 | $12.14 | $5.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 55.5 | 0 | $19.42 | $8.88 |
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 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.
Destination
Salina, KS
Late night in Salina on Tuesday
Local time
5:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3h 3m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
The road profile here is described as 'Turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be interacting with various local roads like North Bluff Avenue and West Main Street. With a 0% highway share, this isn't about open-road cruising; it's more about navigating through towns and connecting local routes. The absence of a 'longest stretch' data point suggests a continuous series of turns and intersections rather than long, uninterrupted segments. You'll likely find yourself adjusting speed and direction frequently, making for an active driving experience.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34.7 mi on I 135.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 135 and KS 14. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Bluff Avenue.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 138.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Bluff Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (KS 2 / North Ll & G Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 9.4 miles (US 160; KS 2): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
About the Cities
Arriving in Salina, KS
Full guide →Salina (sah-LIGH-nah) is the county seat of Saline County in Central Kansas. In 2020, it was home to 47,000 people.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 3m. Total distance: 138.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 34.7 miles on I 135. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Salina, KS before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Bluff Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (KS 2 / North Ll & G Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 9.4 miles (US 160; KS 2): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Possible but tiring. At 3.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Salina, KS, but most travelers stay overnight.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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