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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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harper and Bluff City.
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Start on East Main Street
8 m · 7 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Central Street
1310 ft · 38 sec · Central Street
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Turn right onto West 14th Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West 14th Street
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Turn left
9 mi · 15 min
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Turn left onto West Main Street
9.1 mi · 16 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Southeast 90 Avenue
5 mi · 12 min · Southeast 90 Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
1818 ft · 52 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
31 m · 5 sec · Central Avenue
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Anthony.
Hutchinson
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harper and Bluff City. Straight-line distance: 16.73 mi (26.93 km).
#1 Harper
City in Kansas, USA
| Population | 133 |
| Coordinates | 37.2866900, -98.0258900 |
| Altitude | 432 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bluff City
Human settlement in Harper County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 59 |
| Coordinates | 37.0764100, -97.8750600 |
| Altitude | 377 |
| Country | United States |
End: Central Avenue (-97.875058, 37.076217)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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