Origin
Bluff City, KS
Late night in Bluff City on Tuesday
Local time
3:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bluff City, KS to Harper, KS
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
24.5 mi
39 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bluff City, KS
Tom Fisk
Harper, KS
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick excursion through the heart of the Great Plains, this 24.5-mile journey from Bluff City to Harper, Kansas, is a straightforward option. Expect to spend about 46 minutes behind the wheel as you navigate the local roads connecting these two towns. Because the drive is short, it is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, leaving you plenty of time to explore your destination. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $4, it is an economical way to travel between these Kansas communities. Since the entire route remains within the Great Plains region, you can count on a consistent landscape throughout your transit.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| KS 44 | 9.1 mi | 15m |
| North Ll & G Avenue | 8.9 mi | 14m |
| Southeast 90 Avenue | 5 mi | 12m |
| West 14th Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Central Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| US 160 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Central Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
KS 44
— 9.1 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bluff City, KS and Harper, KS.
1
Start on Central Avenue
103 ft
·
9 sec
·
Central Avenue
2
Turn left onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Main Street
3
Continue on Southeast 90 Avenue
5.0 mi
·
12 min
·
Southeast 90 Avenue
4
Turn left onto KS 44
9.1 mi
·
15 min
·
KS 44
5
Turn right onto KS 2
8.9 mi
·
14 min
·
North Ll & G Avenue
6
Keep slight left at fork onto US 160; KS 2
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
US 160; KS 2
7
Turn right onto US 160; KS 2
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West 14th Street
8
Turn left onto Central Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Central Street
9
Turn right onto East Main Street
28 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Main Street
10
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 24.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
5.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
KS 44
Turn left onto KS 44
Navigation decision point
4
14.4 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
KS 2 / North Ll & G Avenue
Turn right onto KS 2 / North Ll & G Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
23.3 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
US 160; KS 2
Keep slight left at fork onto US 160; KS 2
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
24.5 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
East Main Street
Turn right onto East Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.83 one way
$7.66 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.21 | $8.41 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.71 | $9.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.41 | $10.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.57 | $1.18 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.43 | $1.57 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Late night in Harper on Tuesday
Local time
3:48 AM
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
46m 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?
Forget about monotonous interstate cruising; this route is a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention. You will be navigating a mix of Main Street, Southeast 90 Avenue, and North Ll & G Avenue rather than high-speed thoroughfares. With 0% highway share, the path relies entirely on local roads, creating a driving experience that feels intimate and quiet. Because the entire 24.5-mile distance is navigated on local surface streets, you should prepare for a slower, more deliberate pace. Expect a consistent, winding rhythm as you move between these two points in the Kansas plains.
38% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.1 mi on KS 44.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Main Street.
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 46m drive. You will face about 7 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 (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles (KS 44): Navigation decision point; at 14.4 miles (KS 2 / North Ll & G Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 24.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (38%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.1 miles on KS 44. 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 (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles (KS 44): Navigation decision point; at 14.4 miles (KS 2 / North Ll & G Avenue): Navigation decision point.
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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