Trip from Attica, KS to Wichita, KS

Drive Time

1h 45m

Distance

64.1 mi

103 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min

4 AM

1h 38m ★

6 AM

1h 46m

8 AM

2h 1m

10 AM

1h 51m

12 PM

1h 50m

3 PM

1h 52m

5 PM

2h 1m

8 PM

1h 41m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Attica, KS

Alexis Cruz

Wichita, KS

Tien Nguyen

Trip Overview

Traveling from Attica to Wichita covers a 64.1-mile stretch across the Kansas Great Plains, typically taking about 1 hour and 45 minutes. Because this is a short journey, you can easily complete the trip in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend roughly $10 on fuel for the round trip, making this a very budget-friendly excursion. You will navigate a mix of roads, including KS 2 and West 140th Avenue North, which provides a straightforward transition between these two Great Plains communities. Whether you are heading into the city for errands or returning home, the modest duration ensures you won't spend your entire day behind the wheel.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

32 miles from Attica, KS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .

Drive Character

This 64.1-mile drive offers a mixed-road experience rather than a monotonous interstate haul. With a highway share of only 32 percent, you will spend a significant portion of your time on local roads like West Southwest Boulevard rather than high-speed thoroughfares. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is 17.7 miles on KS 2, giving you a brief opportunity to settle into a steady pace. As you transition from the rural landscape of Attica toward Wichita, the character of the road shifts from quieter local thoroughfares to more developed routes. Expect a practical, functional drive that prioritizes directness over scenic complexity.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

KS 2 is the longest continuous segment at about 17.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 61.2 miles in near US 54; US 400 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 64.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 61.2 miles (US 54; US 400 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 62.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 62.8 miles (East Kellogg Drive): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

61.2 mi into trip | ~1h 40m in | US 54; US 400 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge onto US 54; US 400 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

62.6 mi into trip | ~1h 42m in

Take the exit toward Central Business District

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward Central Business District

62.8 mi into trip | ~1h 42m in | East Kellogg Drive

Keep slight left at fork onto East Kellogg Drive

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

64 mi into trip | ~1h 45m in | North Market Street

Turn right onto North Market Street

Navigation decision point

64 mi into trip | ~1h 45m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
KS 2	17.7 mi	31m
West 140th Avenue North	17.3 mi	30m
West Southwest Boulevard	10.2 mi	14m
Hershey Highway	10.1 mi	15m
US 160	3 mi	4m
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway	1.4 mi	1m
West Cessna Boulevard	1.1 mi	1m
West 14th Street	1.1 mi	1m

Longest stretch: KS 2 — 17.7 mi, about 31m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on North Main Street

116 ft · 5 sec · North Main Street

Turn right onto US 160

0.4 mi · 32 sec · East Avenue C

Continue on US 160

10 mi · 15 min · Hershey Highway

Turn left onto US 160; KS 2

2.9 mi · 4 min · US 160; KS 2

Keep slight left at fork onto US 160; KS 2

0.1 mi · 13 sec · US 160; KS 2

Turn right onto US 160; KS 2

1.1 mi · 1 min · West 14th Street

Turn left onto KS 2

18 mi · 31 min · KS 2

Turn right onto KS 42

17 mi · 30 min · West 140th Avenue North

Continue on KS 42

4.9 mi · 6 min · West Southwest Boulevard

Keep slight right at fork onto KS 42

2.2 mi · 2 min · West Southwest Boulevard

Continue on KS 42

1.1 mi · 1 min · West Cessna Boulevard

Continue on KS 42

3.0 mi · 5 min · West Southwest Boulevard

Turn right onto West Kellogg Drive

0.1 mi · 16 sec · West Kellogg Drive

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 32 sec · this road

Toward US 54 East, US 400

Merge onto US 54; US 400

1.4 mi · 1 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Toward Central Business District Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto East Kellogg Drive

0.2 mi · 33 sec · East Kellogg Drive

Turn left onto South Broadway Avenue

0.5 mi · 57 sec · South Broadway Avenue

Continue on North Broadway Street

0.4 mi · 45 sec · North Broadway Street

Turn left onto East 3rd Street North

370 ft · 20 sec · East 3rd Street North

Turn right onto North Market Street

315 ft · 14 sec · North Market Street

Turn left

187 ft · 13 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Given the 1 hour and 45 minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. Since there are no scheduled stops on this 64.1-mile route, it is best to fuel up in Attica or Wichita before you head out to ensure you stay within your $10 fuel estimate. Keep in mind that because the majority of the route is not on highways, your speed will fluctuate as you navigate the different road types. If you are prone to fatigue, take advantage of the short travel time to get off the road immediately upon reaching your destination. Planning your trip during daylight hours is a smart move to ensure better visibility as you transition between the various local roads and regional highways.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 32 miles from Attica, KS, or about 52m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 17.7 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 64.1 miles or 1h 45m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 32 miles or 52m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 29m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wichita, KS than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Attica, KS so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Attica, KS

This is one driving day of about 64.1 miles and 1h 45m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Attica, KS.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on KS 2 for about 17.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 32 mi from Attica, KS · 52m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Anthony, KS

32 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Popular next leg

Anthony, KS to Wichita, KS

60.1 mi · 1h 41m

Pacing Suggestions

Andover, KS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 64.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Anthony, KS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 32 miles from Attica, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Wichita, KS

The final approach into Wichita, KS usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Wichita, KS.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.74 one way

$19.47 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$10.73	$21.47
premium	$4.80	$12.10	$24.20
diesel	$5.64	$14.24	$28.48

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$35–$60

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 22.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	19.2	$6.73	$3.08
Efficient EV	16	$5.61	$2.56
EV Truck/SUV	25.6	$8.97	$4.10

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (68% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Attica, KS

Evening in Attica on Sunday

Local time

8:25 PM

CDT

Current temp

83°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Wichita, KS

Evening in Wichita on Sunday

Local time

8:25 PM

CDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

46°F

Anthony, KS

32 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

35 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 45m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Attica, KS to Wichita, KS covers 64.1 miles and takes about 1h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are KS 2, West 140th Avenue North, West Southwest Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 32 miles from Attica, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.74 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.