Muscatine to Salina: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Muscatine from Salina?

The distance from Muscatine to Salina is 390 miles (627.7 km) as the crow flies. Salina is located WSW of Muscatine. By car, the driving distance is approximately 468 miles, taking about 9h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States — Muscatine in Iowa 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. 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 Muscatine 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.