Flagstaff to Salina: Road Trip Guide & Distance

813.4 miles 1309 km · straight line
976 miles estimated 1570.8 km · driving distance
19h 38min estimated drive time
$94 - $116 estimated fuel cost
~2h 8min flight time
68° ENE bearing direction

How far is Flagstaff from Salina?

The distance from Flagstaff to Salina is 813.4 miles (1309 km) as the crow flies. Salina is located ENE of Flagstaff. By car, the driving distance is approximately 976 miles, taking about 19h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 8min. Both are located in United States — Flagstaff in Arizona and Salina in Kansas.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Flagstaff and Salina. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Flagstaff to Salina

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 38min $94 - $116 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 34min $78–$146* Budget
Train ~25h 31min $117–$342* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Flagstaff & Salina

Quick Facts

Flagstaff
35.20°N, 111.65°W
America/Phoenix
2106m 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 271 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 68 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients