How far is Kansas City, KS from Attica, KS?
The driving distance from Kansas City, KS to Attica, KS is about 259.7 miles (417.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 234.4 miles (377.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 09m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 04m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kansas City and Attica.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kansas City and Attica.
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Start on the route
45 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto Armstrong Avenue
86 m · 14 sec · Armstrong Avenue
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Turn right onto North 7th Street Trafficway
1.3 mi · 3 min · North 7th Street Trafficway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 West, US 24 West, US 40 West, US 69 South: Topeka
54.3 mi · 56 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Kansas Turnpike
131.7 mi · 2 hr 12 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 54, US 400
2804 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
11.4 mi · 14 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 235 South
953 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 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 Kansas 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.
Kansas Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Kansas Turnpike
132 mi · 02h 12m
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 Kansas 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 Kansas City to Attica?
The road trip is about 259.7 miles (417.9 km) and usually takes 05h 04m 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?
Bazaar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.7 miles from Kansas City and 129.9 miles from Attica.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 234.4 miles (377.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 6:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.54 one way or $69.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Kansas City and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Attica.
Stop Ideas Near Bazaar
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 Bazaar.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kansas City and Attica. Straight-line distance: 234.41 mi (377.24 km).
#1 Kansas City
The second most populous city in Kansas.
| Population | 152,960 |
| Coordinates | 39.1141700, -94.6274600 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| 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: 418 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 14m |
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 | $34.54 | $69.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $38.96 | $77.91 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $42.63 | $85.26 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $48.58 | $97.17 |
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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