How far is Attica, KS from Harper, KS?

The driving distance from Attica, KS to Harper, KS is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.44 mi
00h 16m
Flight
11.48 mi
18.47 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.48 mi
Kilometers
18.47 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.44 mi
Kilometers
23.24 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harper
Sat, Apr 11, 5:35 PM CDT
Return by in Attica
Sat, Apr 11, 5:52 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Attica
2026-04-11T17:18
Arrive Harper
Sat, Apr 11, 5:35 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Attica
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Anthony
KS

City in Kansas

From Attica
7.2 mi
00h 08m
To Harper
7.2 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 18 mph S
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Attica and Harper.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Attica and Harper.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    35 m · 5 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Avenue C

    1917 ft · 32 sec · East Avenue C

  3. 3

    Continue on Hershey Highway

    10.1 mi · 15 min · Hershey Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    699 ft · 14 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West 14th Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West 14th Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Central Street

    1310 ft · 38 sec · Central Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    8 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Attica and Harper.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
9 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hershey Highway
10.2 mi · 71%
West 14th Street
0.75 mi · 5%
East Avenue C
0.36 mi · 3%
Central Street
0.25 mi · 2%
North Main Street
0.02 mi
East Main Street
0 mi
Longest Stretch

Hershey Highway

Continue on Hershey Highway

10.1 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
11.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Anthony
00h 08m from Attica
Leave By
7:56 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Attica and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Harper.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Attica to Harper?

The road trip is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km) and usually takes 00h 16m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Anthony is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.2 miles from Attica and 7.2 miles from Harper.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.92 one way or $3.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Attica and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Harper.

Stop Ideas Near Anthony

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Anthony, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Anthony.

RAIL

Hutchinson

101 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave
RAIL

Newton

116 mi away
414 North Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Attica and Harper. Straight-line distance: 11.48 mi (18.47 km).

Attica

#1 Attica

Human settlement in Harper County, Kansas, United States of America

Population547
Coordinates37.2414100, -98.2267400
Altitude443
CountryUnited States
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#2 Harper

City in Kansas, USA

Population133
Coordinates37.2866900, -98.0258900
Altitude432
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-98.226488, 37.241481)
End: East Main Street (-98.025889, 37.286671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.51 gal
1.93 L · about $1.92
Round trip
$3.85
1.02 gal · 3.86 L
Estimated CO2
4.5 kg one way
Round trip: 9.1 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.92 $3.85
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.17 $4.34
Premium $4.65 $2.37 $4.75
Diesel $5.30 $2.71 $5.41

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kansas · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Attica and Harper. The current time is 17:18:48.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.