Origin
Salina, KS
Late night in Salina on Tuesday
Local time
3:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Salina, KS to Milford, 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
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
Fair
4 stations
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.
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.
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.
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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 57.8 — 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
|
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
|
Whiting Street
At end of road, turn left onto Whiting Street
Navigation decision point
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
Late night in Milford on Tuesday
Local time
3:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
65°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
20 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.
What kind of drive is this?
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.
Only 21% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.1 mi on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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
About the Cities
Starting 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 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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.1 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. 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 (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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Milford, 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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