How far is Soldier, KS from Attica, KS?
The driving distance from Soldier, KS to Attica, KS is about 250.7 miles (403.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 200.4 miles (322.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 07m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 03m.
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 Chase County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Soldier and Attica.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Soldier and Attica.
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Start on Jackson Street
121 m · 8 sec · Jackson Street
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Turn slight right onto 1st Street
1116 ft · 22 sec · 1st Street
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Continue on E Road
4.8 mi · 9 min · E Road
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Turn left onto 230 Road
10.9 mi · 14 min · 230 Road
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Continue on West 4th Street
2647 ft · 1 min · West 4th Street
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Turn right onto Arizona Avenue
27.7 mi · 30 min · Arizona Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West, US 40 West, US 75 South, KS 4 West: Salina
1395 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
2 mi · 2 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I-470 South, US 75 South
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I-335 South: Emporia, Wichita
1161 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
124.7 mi · 2 hr 5 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 Soldier 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
Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
125 mi · 02h 05m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Soldier and Mostly Sunny near Attica.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Soldier to Attica?
The road trip is about 250.7 miles (403.4 km) and usually takes 05h 03m 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?
Matfield Green is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.3 miles from Soldier and 125.4 miles from Attica.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 200.4 miles (322.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.3 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 6:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.34 one way or $66.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Soldier and Mostly Sunny near Attica.
Stop Ideas Near Matfield Green
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 Matfield Green.
Newton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Soldier and Attica. Straight-line distance: 200.36 mi (322.45 km).
#1 Soldier
City in Kansas, USA
| Population | 15,086 |
| Coordinates | 39.5361100, -95.9641600 |
| Altitude | 371 |
| 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: 403 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 07m |
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 | $33.34 | $66.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $37.60 | $75.19 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $41.14 | $82.28 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $46.89 | $93.77 |
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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