How far is Wichita, KS from Attica, KS?

The driving distance from Wichita, KS to Attica, KS is about 65.2 miles (104.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.8 miles (93.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
65.16 mi
01h 45m
Flight
57.86 mi
93.12 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.86 mi
Kilometers
93.12 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.16 mi
Kilometers
104.87 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Attica
Mon, Apr 13, 5:43 AM CDT
Return by in Wichita
Mon, Apr 13, 7:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wichita
2026-04-13T03:57
Arrive Attica
Mon, Apr 13, 5:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wichita
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Milton
KS

Census-designated place in Sumner County, Kansas

From Wichita
32.6 mi
00h 52m
To Attica
32.6 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 22 mph SSW
Destination
89°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    13 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    57 m · 16 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Market Street

    110 m · 17 sec · North Market Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East 3rd Street North

    113 m · 20 sec · East 3rd Street North

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Broadway Street

    2035 ft · 40 sec · North Broadway Street

  6. 6

    Continue on South Broadway Avenue

    2516 ft · 55 sec · South Broadway Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East Kellogg Drive

    750 ft · 17 sec · East Kellogg Drive

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward US 54 West

    1189 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 235 South

    953 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 42

    1487 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Southwest Boulevard

    2633 ft · 55 sec · West Southwest Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on West Cessna Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Cessna Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on West Southwest Boulevard

    7.2 mi · 9 min · West Southwest Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 42

    17.3 mi · 31 min · State Highway 42

  17. 17

    Turn left

    17.7 mi · 31 min

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East 14th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East 14th Street

  19. 19

    Turn left

    3 mi · 5 min

  20. 20

    Turn right

    10.4 mi · 16 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    35 m · 3 sec · North Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 42
17.3 mi · 27%
West Southwest Boulevard
7.67 mi · 12%
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
3.3 mi · 5%
I 235 South
1.79 mi · 3%
West Cessna Boulevard
1.12 mi · 2%
East 14th Street
1.11 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

17.7 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
57.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milton
00h 52m from Wichita
Leave By
3:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Wichita 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 Wichita to Attica?

The road trip is about 65.2 miles (104.9 km) and usually takes 01h 45m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Milton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.6 miles from Wichita and 32.6 miles from Attica.

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

The direct path is about 57.8 miles (93.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.67 one way or $17.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Milton

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

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

RAIL

Hutchinson

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

Newton

78 mi away
414 North Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wichita and Attica. Straight-line distance: 57.86 mi (93.12 km).

Wichita

#1 Wichita

The largest city in Kansas and the center of the Wichita metropolitan area.

Population391,731
Coordinates37.6922400, -97.3375400
Altitude396
CountryUnited States
Attica

#2 Attica

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

Population547
Coordinates37.2414100, -98.2267400
Altitude443
CountryUnited States
Start: Wichita (-97.33754, 37.69224)
End: Attica (-98.22674, 37.24141)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 105 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.3 gal
8.7 L · about $8.67
Round trip
$17.35
4.6 gal · 17.4 L
Estimated CO2
20.4 kg one way
Round trip: 40.9 kg / 90 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.67 $17.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.78 $19.56
Premium $4.65 $10.70 $21.41
Diesel $5.30 $12.20 $24.40

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Wichita and Attica. The current time is 03:57:46.

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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.