Atchison, KS Road Trips

Sitting in the Great Plains, Atchison, KS is a local road trip base with 15 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 47-mile quick runs to 256-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Atchison, KS spread mainly west and south, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

15

Longest Drive

255.8 mi

Hays, KS

Quickest Drive

32m

Leavenworth, KS

Plan Around Atchison, KS

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Atchison, KS is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Hays, KS to Atchison, KS 255.1 mi · 4h 30m Derby, KS to Atchison, KS 195.2 mi · 3h 29m Wichita, KS to Atchison, KS 191.4 mi · 3h 26m Newton, KS to Atchison, KS 178.9 mi · 3h 26m

Continue From Atchison, KS

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Atchison, KS to Hays, KS 255.8 mi · 4h 31m Atchison, KS to Wichita, KS 191.5 mi · 3h 27m Atchison, KS to Lenexa, KS 61.2 mi · 1h 16m Atchison, KS to Kansas City, KS 47.1 mi · 1h 4m

Trips from Atchison, KS

Atchison, KS to Hays, KS

255.8 mi 4h 31m

Atchison, KS to Wichita, KS

191.5 mi 3h 27m

Atchison, KS to Lenexa, KS

61.2 mi 1h 16m

Atchison, KS to Kansas City, KS

47.1 mi 1h 4m

Driving from Atchison, KS

Expect an average of 139 miles and about 2h 35m behind the wheel when leaving Atchison, KS. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 256 miles (4h 31m), while the shortest is just 47 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Atchison, KS most often head toward Hays, KS (255.8 mi, 4h 31m), Wichita, KS (191.5 mi, 3h 27m), Lenexa, KS (61.2 mi, 1h 16m), and Kansas City, KS (47.1 mi, 1h 4m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in KS currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 139-mile trip from Atchison, KS, budget about $21 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 4 mapped routes leaving Atchison, KS and 11 routes heading into Atchison, KS, covering 15 total connections. Distances range from 47 to 256 miles.

The longest mapped route from Atchison, KS covers 256 miles and takes approximately 4h 31m. Shorter options start at just 47 miles.

The average route from Atchison, KS runs about 139 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 35m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 139-mile trip from Atchison, KS costs roughly $21 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Atchison, KS include Hays, KS, Wichita, KS, Lenexa, KS and Kansas City, KS. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.