Colorado Springs to Salina: Road Trip Guide & Distance

387.9 miles 624.3 km · straight line
417.6 miles actual route 672 km · driving distance
7h 23min estimated drive time
$40 - $49 estimated fuel cost
~1h 17min flight time
88° E bearing direction

How far is Colorado Springs from Salina?

The distance from Colorado Springs to Salina is 387.9 miles (624.3 km) as the crow flies. Salina is located E of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 417.6 miles, taking about 7h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States — Colorado Springs in Colorado and Salina in Kansas.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Colorado Springs and Salina. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Colorado Springs to Salina

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 23min $40 - $49 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 52min $33–$63* Budget
Train ~7h 1min $50–$146* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Colorado Springs & Salina

Quick Facts

Colorado Springs
38.83°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1839m elevation
Salina
38.84°N, 97.61°W
America/Chicago
373m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 129 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 64.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM