How far is Salina, KS from Attica, KS?

The driving distance from Salina, KS to Attica, KS is about 140.7 miles (226.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.5 miles (185.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 13m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
140.68 mi
03h 06m
Flight
115.43 mi
185.77 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.43 mi
Kilometers
185.77 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.68 mi
Kilometers
226.41 km
Drive Time
03h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Attica
Thu, Apr 23, 12:51 AM CDT
Return by in Salina
Thu, Apr 23, 3:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Salina
2026-04-22T21:44
Arrive Attica
Thu, Apr 23, 12:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Salina
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
South Hutchinson
KS

City in Reno County, Kansas, United States of America

From Salina
70.4 mi
01h 33m
To Attica
70.3 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 25 mph S
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 22 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Salina and Attica.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Salina and Attica.

  1. 1

    Start on South 8th Street

    28 m · 6 sec · South 8th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Iron Avenue

    672 ft · 35 sec · West Iron Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Santa Fe Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Santa Fe Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Claflin Avenue

    965 ft · 25 sec · West Claflin Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South 9th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South 9th Street

  6. 6

    Turn right

    43 m · 5 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Magnolia Road

    1753 ft · 50 sec · West Magnolia Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    1310 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    31.2 mi · 31 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 81 Business, KS 61, McPherson, Hutchinson

    1461 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    27.6 mi · 32 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit right

    2238 ft · 55 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 96

    1015 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    529 ft · 16 sec · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Wichita

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Turn right

    21.1 mi · 27 min

  19. 19

    Take the ramp right toward US 54 West, US 400 West, KS 14 South: Kingman

    1105 ft · 27 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    8.8 mi · 10 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on D Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · D Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    26.2 mi · 46 min · North Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 5 min

  24. 24

    Turn right

    10.4 mi · 16 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    35 m · 3 sec · North Main Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Salina and Attica.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 81 Business
31.8 mi · 23%
West Magnolia Road
31.8 mi · 23%
North Main Street
29.2 mi · 21%
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
8.76 mi · 6%
Wichita
2.69 mi · 2%
South Santa Fe Avenue
1.8 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Magnolia Road

Merge slight left

31.2 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.2 mi
115.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Hutchinson
01h 33m from Salina
Leave By
10:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Salina and Mostly Cloudy near Attica.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Salina to Attica?

The road trip is about 140.7 miles (226.4 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?

South Hutchinson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.4 miles from Salina and 70.3 miles from Attica.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 115.5 miles (185.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.70 one way or $37.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Salina and Mostly Cloudy near Attica.

Stop Ideas Near South Hutchinson

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Hutchinson, 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 South Hutchinson.

RAIL

Hutchinson

3 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave
RAIL

Newton

52 mi away
414 North Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Salina and Attica. Straight-line distance: 115.43 mi (185.77 km).

Salina

#1 Salina

The most populous city in Saline County, Kansas.

Population46,274
Coordinates38.8402800, -97.6114200
Altitude373
CountryUnited States
Attica

#2 Attica

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

Population547
Coordinates37.2414100, -98.2267400
Altitude443
CountryUnited States
Start: Salina (-97.61142, 38.84028)
End: Attica (-98.22674, 37.24141)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 226 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.96 gal
18.79 L · about $18.70
Round trip
$37.41
9.92 gal · 37.58 L
Estimated CO2
44.1 kg one way
Round trip: 88.2 kg / 194 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.70 $37.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.09 $42.19
Premium $4.65 $23.08 $46.17
Diesel $5.30 $26.31 $52.62

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Salina and Attica. The current time is 21:44:29.

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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.