How far is Harper, KS from Bluff City, KS?

The driving distance from Harper, KS to Bluff City, KS is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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
22.94 mi
00h 29m
Flight
16.73 mi
26.93 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.73 mi
Kilometers
26.93 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.94 mi
Kilometers
36.92 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bluff City
Sat, Apr 11, 9:02 PM CDT
Return by in Harper
Sat, Apr 11, 9:31 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harper
2026-04-11T20:33
Arrive Bluff City
Sat, Apr 11, 9:02 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Harper
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Anthony
KS

City in Kansas

From Harper
12.2 mi
00h 14m
To Bluff City
10.7 mi
00h 14m

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 17 mph S
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Harper and Bluff City.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    8 m · 7 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Central Street

    1310 ft · 38 sec · Central Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West 14th Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West 14th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    9 mi · 15 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    9.1 mi · 16 min · West Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Southeast 90 Avenue

    5 mi · 12 min · Southeast 90 Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    1818 ft · 52 sec · Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    31 m · 5 sec · Central Avenue

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Street
9.08 mi · 40%
Southeast 90 Avenue
4.99 mi · 22%
West 14th Street
0.75 mi · 3%
Main Street
0.34 mi · 2%
Central Street
0.25 mi · 1%
Central Avenue
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

West Main Street

Turn left onto West Main Street

9.08 mi · 00h 16m

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 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
16.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Anthony
00h 14m from Harper
Leave By
7:32 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Harper and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bluff City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Harper to Bluff City?

The road trip is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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 12.2 miles from Harper and 10.7 miles from Bluff City.

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 6.2 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 7:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.05 one way or $6.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Harper and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bluff City.

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 Harper and Bluff City. Straight-line distance: 16.73 mi (26.93 km).

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#1 Harper

City in Kansas, USA

Population133
Coordinates37.2866900, -98.0258900
Altitude432
CountryUnited States
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#2 Bluff City

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

Population59
Coordinates37.0764100, -97.8750600
Altitude377
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-98.025889, 37.286671)
End: Central Avenue (-97.875058, 37.076217)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.81 gal
3.06 L · about $3.05
Round trip
$6.11
1.62 gal · 6.12 L
Estimated CO2
7.2 kg one way
Round trip: 14.4 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.05 $6.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.44 $6.89
Premium $4.65 $3.77 $7.54
Diesel $5.30 $4.30 $8.59

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Harper and Bluff City. The current time is 20:33:24.

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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.