Memphis to Salina: Road Trip Guide & Distance

488.8 miles 786.7 km · straight line
663.5 miles actual route 1067.8 km · driving distance
11h 26min estimated drive time
$64 - $79 estimated fuel cost
~1h 29min flight time
304° WNW bearing direction

How far is Memphis from Salina?

The distance from Memphis to Salina is 488.8 miles (786.7 km) as the crow flies. Salina is located WNW of Memphis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 663.5 miles, taking about 11h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States — Memphis in Tennessee 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Memphis 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 Memphis to Salina

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 26min $64 - $79 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 43min $53–$100* Budget
Train ~10h 52min $80–$232* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Memphis & Salina

Quick Facts

Memphis
35.15°N, 90.05°W
America/Chicago
102m 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 163 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 50.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM