How far is Bluff City, KS from Harper, KS?
The driving distance from Bluff City, KS to Harper, KS is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bluff City and Harper.
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Start on Central Avenue
31 m · 10 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
1818 ft · 50 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Southeast 90 Avenue
5 mi · 12 min · Southeast 90 Avenue
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Turn left
9.1 mi · 16 min
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Turn right onto North Ll & G Avenue
8.9 mi · 15 min · North Ll & G Avenue
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Keep slight left
699 ft · 14 sec
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Turn right onto West 14th Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West 14th Street
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Turn left onto Central Street
1310 ft · 38 sec · Central Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
8 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bluff City and Harper.
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.
Longest stretch
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9.08 mi · 00h 16m
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 then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bluff City 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 Bluff City to Harper?
The road trip is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Anthony is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Bluff City and 12.2 miles from Harper.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 4:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.02 one way or $6.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bluff City 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Anthony.
Hutchinson
Newton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bluff City and Harper. Straight-line distance: 16.73 mi (26.93 km).
#1 Bluff City
Human settlement in Harper County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 59 |
| Coordinates | 37.0764100, -97.8750600 |
| Altitude | 377 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Harper
City in Kansas, USA
| Population | 133 |
| Coordinates | 37.2866900, -98.0258900 |
| Altitude | 432 |
| Country | United States |
End: Harper (-98.02589, 37.28669)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.02 | $6.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.40 | $6.80 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.72 | $7.45 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.24 | $8.49 |
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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