How far is Merriam, KS from Salina, KS?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Merriam and Salina is 157.33 miles (253.2 km).
Flight distance from Merriam, KS to Salina, KS is 157.33 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 21 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 19 minutes to travel from Merriam to Salina with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Merriam, Kansas to Salina, Kansas is: 175.13 miles (281.84 km) by car.
Driving from Merriam to Salina will take approximately 02 hours 41 minutes.
#1 Merriam
City in Johnson County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 11128 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°1'25"N 94°41'37"W |
| Latitude | 39.0236200 |
| Longitude | -94.6935700 |
| Altitude | 277 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Salina
The most populous city in Saline County, Kansas. It is located on the Saline River in the central part of the state. Salina is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Smoky Valley Museum and the Salina Art Center.
| Population | 46274 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°50'25"N 97°36'41"W |
| Latitude | 38.8402800 |
| Longitude | -97.6114200 |
| Altitude | 373 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Salina: South 8th Street (-97.611466,38.840281)
Estimated Travel Time Between Merriam and Salina
The distance between Merriam and Salina is 282 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 07 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Merriam and Salina. The current time is 06:43:35.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 50 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 22 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 30 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 55 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 30 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 20 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 11 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 23.39 liters (6.18 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Merriam and Salina.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Merriam to Salina is $20.72 (diesel $29.08).
Kansas gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.35 | $3.66 | $3.98 | $4.71 |
| Total | $20.72 | $22.6 | $24.57 | $29.08 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Kansas ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.353 (Diesel $4.705) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 22, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Merriam and Salina (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
