Origin
Lindsborg, KS
Morning in Lindsborg on Tuesday
Local time
7:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lindsborg, 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
28m
Distance
22.4 mi
36 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lindsborg, KS
Stepan Vrany
Salina, KS
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Trip Overview
This short 22.4-mile drive from Lindsborg to Salina, Kansas, can easily be completed in about 28 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily be on I-135, with a small portion on local streets in each town. With a modest fuel cost of around $4, this route offers a straightforward journey through the Great Plains region of Kansas. Its brevity means you can depart any time of day and still have plenty of time to explore both destinations. This is a practical, no-fuss option for connecting two nearby Kansas communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 135 | 15 mi | 15m |
| North Harrison Street | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| West State Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West Iron Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Lincoln Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| US 81 Business | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North College Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South 8th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 135
— 15 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lindsborg, KS and Salina, KS.
1
Start on North 2nd Street
66 ft
·
8 sec
·
North 2nd Street
2
Turn left onto East Lincoln Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Lincoln Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 81 Business; KS 4
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
North Harrison Street
4
Take the ramp onto US 81 Business; KS 4
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
US 81 Business; KS 4
5
Merge onto I 135; US 81; KS 4
15 mi
·
15 min
·
I 135; US 81; KS 4
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward KS 140
7
Turn right onto West State Street
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
West State Street
8
Keep slight right at fork
428 ft
·
9 sec
9
Turn straight onto West State Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West State Street
10
Turn right onto North College Avenue
379 ft
·
15 sec
·
North College Avenue
11
Turn left onto West Iron Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Iron Avenue
12
Turn right onto South 8th Street
92 ft
·
3 sec
·
South 8th Street
13
Arrive at destination
South 8th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 20.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Lincoln Street
Turn left onto East Lincoln Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 81 Business; KS 4 / North Harrison Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 81 Business; KS 4 / North Harrison Street
Navigation decision point
4
5.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
US 81 Business; KS 4
Take the ramp onto US 81 Business; KS 4
Navigation decision point
4
20.3 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward KS 140
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward KS 140
4
20.9 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.50 one way
$7.00 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.85 | $7.69 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.31 | $8.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.95 | $9.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.35 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.14 | $1.43 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Morning in Salina on Tuesday
Local time
7:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
28m 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?
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience, with 68% of the drive on the interstate. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 15 miles on I-135, offering a consistent pace. The initial part of your journey will involve navigating local roads in Lindsborg before merging onto the faster-paced interstate. The drive concludes with a brief return to city streets as you enter Salina. It’s a straightforward transition from local access to high-speed travel and back again.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15 mi on I 135.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 135 and North Harrison Street. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Lincoln Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 22.4 miles you will encounter 10 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 (East Lincoln Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 81 Business; KS 4 / North Harrison Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles (US 81 Business; KS 4): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Lindsborg, KS
Full guide →Lindsborg is a city of 3,300 people (2020) in Kansas, in the United States of America. Settled by Swedish immigrants in the 1880s, Lindsborg is known as Little Sweden, USA.
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 28m. Total distance: 22.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15 miles on I 135. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Lincoln Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 81 Business; KS 4 / North Harrison Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles (US 81 Business; KS 4): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Salina, KS before heading back.
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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