Phoenix to Salina: Road Trip Guide & Distance

887.4 miles 1428.1 km · straight line
1046.3 miles actual route 1683.9 km · driving distance
19h 37min estimated drive time
$101 - $124 estimated fuel cost
~2h 17min flight time
61° ENE bearing direction

How far is Phoenix from Salina?

The distance from Phoenix to Salina is 887.4 miles (1428.1 km) as the crow flies. Salina is located ENE of Phoenix. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1046.3 miles, taking about 19h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 17min. Both are located in United States — Phoenix 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 Phoenix 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 Phoenix to Salina

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 37min $101 - $124 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 32min $84–$157* Budget
Train ~25h 30min $126–$366* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Phoenix & Salina

Quick Facts

Phoenix
33.45°N, 112.07°W
America/Phoenix
331m 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 296 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 74 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM