How far is Junction City, KS from Attica, KS?
The driving distance from Junction City, KS to Attica, KS is about 175.3 miles (282.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 144.9 miles (233.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 53m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Junction City and Attica.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Junction City and Attica.
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Start on North Jefferson Street
40 m · 11 sec · North Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto West 6th Street
556 ft · 26 sec · West 6th Street
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Turn right onto North Washington Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · North Washington Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
42 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1013 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 77, KS 18 West, Marysville, Herington
1123 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 77, KS 18 West, Marysville, Herington
662 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto US 77, KS 18 West: Marysville, Herington
46.4 mi · 54 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
53 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
8.8 mi · 10 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US 50 West: Newton
15 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US 50 West: Newton
25.3 mi · 30 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 135 South, US 81 South, US 50 West: Wichita
3.2 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
18.3 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 235 West, KS 96 West
11.2 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 42
1487 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto West Southwest Boulevard
2633 ft · 55 sec · West Southwest Boulevard
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Continue on West Cessna Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Cessna Boulevard
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Continue on West Southwest Boulevard
7.2 mi · 9 min · West Southwest Boulevard
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Continue on State Highway 42
17.3 mi · 31 min · State Highway 42
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Turn left
17.7 mi · 31 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East 14th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East 14th Street
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Turn left
3 mi · 5 min
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Turn right
10.4 mi · 16 min
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Turn left onto North Main Street
35 m · 3 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Junction City and Attica.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 77
Turn right onto US 77, KS 18 West: Marysville, Herington
46.4 mi · 00h 54m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Junction City and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Attica.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Junction City to Attica?
The road trip is about 175.3 miles (282.1 km) and usually takes 03h 53m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Newton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.7 miles from Junction City and 87.6 miles from Attica.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 144.9 miles (233.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:14 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.30 one way or $46.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Junction City and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Attica.
Stop Ideas Near Newton
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 Newton.
Newton
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Junction City and Attica. Straight-line distance: 144.9 mi (233.2 km).
#1 Junction City
City in and county seat of Geary County, Kansas
| Population | 21,482 |
| Coordinates | 39.0286100, -96.8314000 |
| Altitude | 337 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Attica
Human settlement in Harper County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 547 |
| Coordinates | 37.2414100, -98.2267400 |
| Altitude | 443 |
| Country | United States |
End: Attica (-98.22674, 37.24141)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 282 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 11m |
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 | $23.30 | $46.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.28 | $52.57 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.76 | $57.52 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.78 | $65.56 |
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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