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.
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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.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Reno County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on North Main Street
35 m · 5 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto East Avenue C
1917 ft · 32 sec · East Avenue C
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Continue on Hershey Highway
10.1 mi · 15 min · Hershey Highway
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Turn left
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left
699 ft · 12 sec
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Continue straight
26.2 mi · 46 min
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Turn right onto D Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · D Avenue
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Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
8.7 mi · 10 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 14
1181 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto Northeast 100 Avenue
21.2 mi · 28 min · Northeast 100 Avenue
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Turn left
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit right
868 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 61 North
1522 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto South Lorraine Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Lorraine Street
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Continue on Ken Kennedy Freeway
28.2 mi · 32 min · Ken Kennedy Freeway
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Keep slight left
2057 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
34.7 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 140
815 ft · 21 sec
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Turn right onto West State Street
2107 ft · 40 sec · West State Street
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Keep slight right
131 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto West State Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West State Street
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Turn right onto North College Avenue
116 m · 16 sec · North College Avenue
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Turn left onto West Iron Avenue
2400 ft · 1 min · West Iron Avenue
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Turn right onto South 8th Street
28 m · 4 sec · South 8th Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Hutchinson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Attica and Salina. Straight-line distance: 115.43 mi (185.77 km).
#1 Attica
Human settlement in Harper County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 547 |
| Coordinates | 37.2414100, -98.2267400 |
| Altitude | 443 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Salina
The most populous city in Saline County, Kansas.
| Population | 46,274 |
| Coordinates | 38.8402800, -97.6114200 |
| Altitude | 373 |
| Country | United States |
End: South 8th Street (-97.611466, 38.840281)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 224 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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