Origin
Attica, KS
Night in Attica on Saturday
Local time
11:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Attica, KS to Harper, KS
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
14.5 mi
23 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Attica, KS
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Harper, KS
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Trip Overview
Attica to Harper is 14.5 miles and takes about 22 minutes via Hershey Highway and US 160, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Kansas, connecting two points in the Great Plains region. Expect a drive that involves a fair number of turns, making it more of a local navigation experience than a long-haul highway cruise. Given its brevity, this trip is ideal for a quick transit or an add-on to explore more of the surrounding area without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hershey Highway | 10.1 mi | 15m |
| US 160 | 3 mi | 4m |
| West 14th Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Avenue C | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Central Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Hershey Highway
— 10.1 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Attica, KS and Harper, KS.
1
Start on North Main Street
116 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn right onto US 160
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
East Avenue C
3
Continue on US 160
10 mi
·
15 min
·
Hershey Highway
4
Turn left onto US 160; KS 2
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
US 160; KS 2
5
Keep slight left at fork onto US 160; KS 2
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
US 160; KS 2
6
Turn right onto US 160; KS 2
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West 14th Street
7
Turn left onto Central Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Central Street
8
Turn right onto East Main Street
28 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Main Street
9
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 160 / East Avenue C
Turn right onto US 160 / East Avenue C
Navigation decision point
4
10.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 160; KS 2
Turn left onto US 160; KS 2
Navigation decision point
4
13.3 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
US 160; KS 2
Keep slight left at fork onto US 160; KS 2
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
3
13.5 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
US 160; KS 2 / West 14th Street
Turn right onto US 160; KS 2 / West 14th Street
Navigation decision point
5
14.5 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
East Main Street
Turn right onto East Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.27 one way
$4.53 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.49 | $4.98 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.79 | $5.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.20 | $6.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.52 | $0.70 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.03 | $0.93 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Harper, KS
Night in Harper on Saturday
Local time
11:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
22m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive has a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, meaning you'll be navigating a series of roads rather than sticking to one continuous highway. With only 21% of the route on highways, most of your time will be spent on local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 10.1 miles, found on Hershey Highway, after which you'll likely encounter more turns as you transition onto US 160 and then West 14th Street. Be prepared for frequent adjustments to your steering and speed.
Only 21% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.1 mi on Hershey Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 160 / East Avenue C.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 22m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 160 / East Avenue C): Navigation decision point; at 10.5 miles (US 160; KS 2): Navigation decision point; at 13.3 miles (US 160; KS 2): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 14.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (21%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.1 miles on Hershey Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 160 / East Avenue C): Navigation decision point; at 10.5 miles (US 160; KS 2): Navigation decision point; at 13.3 miles (US 160; KS 2): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Harper, KS before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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