How far is Attica, KS from Salina, KS?

The driving distance from Attica, KS to Salina, KS is about 139.4 miles (224.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.5 miles (185.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
139.42 mi
02h 30m
Flight
115.43 mi
185.77 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.43 mi
Kilometers
185.77 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
139.42 mi
Kilometers
224.38 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Salina
Thu, Apr 23, 2:07 AM CDT
Return by in Attica
Thu, Apr 23, 4:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Attica
2026-04-22T23:37
Arrive Salina
Thu, Apr 23, 2:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Attica
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
South Hutchinson
KS

City in Reno County, Kansas, United States of America

From Attica
71.4 mi
01h 15m
To Salina
68 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 22 mph S
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 25 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 12 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    26.2 mi · 46 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto D Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · D Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    8.7 mi · 10 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 14

    1181 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Northeast 100 Avenue

    21.2 mi · 28 min · Northeast 100 Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit right

    868 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 61 North

    1522 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Lorraine Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Lorraine Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Ken Kennedy Freeway

    28.2 mi · 32 min · Ken Kennedy Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    2057 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    34.7 mi · 35 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 140

    815 ft · 21 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West State Street

    2107 ft · 40 sec · West State Street

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    131 m · 9 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto West State Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West State Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North College Avenue

    116 m · 16 sec · North College Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West Iron Avenue

    2400 ft · 1 min · West Iron Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto South 8th Street

    28 m · 4 sec · South 8th Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 8th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ken Kennedy Freeway
63.3 mi · 45%
Hershey Highway
36.4 mi · 26%
Northeast 100 Avenue
23.4 mi · 17%
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
8.75 mi · 6%
West State Street
1.39 mi · 1%
D Avenue
1.19 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ken Kennedy Freeway

Merge slight left

34.7 mi · 00h 35m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.9 mi
115.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Hutchinson
01h 15m from Attica
Leave By
1:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Attica and Mostly Sunny near Salina.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 139.4 miles (224.4 km) and usually takes 02h 30m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

South Hutchinson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.4 miles from Attica and 68 miles from Salina.

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

The direct path is about 115.5 miles (185.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.55 one way or $37.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Attica and Mostly Sunny near Salina.

Stop Ideas Near South Hutchinson

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Hutchinson, 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 South Hutchinson.

RAIL

Hutchinson

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

Newton

52 mi away
414 North Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Attica and Salina. Straight-line distance: 115.43 mi (185.77 km).

Attica

#1 Attica

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

Population547
Coordinates37.2414100, -98.2267400
Altitude443
CountryUnited States
Salina

#2 Salina

The most populous city in Saline County, Kansas.

Population46,274
Coordinates38.8402800, -97.6114200
Altitude373
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-98.226488, 37.241481)
End: South 8th Street (-97.611466, 38.840281)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 224 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.92 gal
18.62 L · about $18.55
Round trip
$37.11
9.84 gal · 37.24 L
Estimated CO2
43.7 kg one way
Round trip: 87.4 kg / 193 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.55 $37.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.92 $41.85
Premium $4.65 $22.90 $45.80
Diesel $5.30 $26.10 $52.19

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Attica and Salina. The current time is 23:37:32.

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.