Origin
Harper, KS
Evening in Harper on Friday
Local time
6:12 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Harper, KS to Anthony, KS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
10.6 mi
17 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Harper, KS
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Anthony, KS
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Trip Overview
Harper, KS to Anthony, KS is 10.6 miles and takes about 18 minutes via US 160, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Great Plains region of Kansas, offering a straightforward drive. It's a quick hop that's perfect for when you just need to get from point A to point B without a lot of fuss. Consider this your quick connector for local errands or as a brief segment within a larger regional journey.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 10.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This drive is heavily focused on highway travel, with 86% of the route utilizing major roads like US 160. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 9 miles on US 160, which is characteristic of the open-road feel in this part of Kansas. The transition from US 160 to West 14th Street and then West Main Street in Anthony marks the shift from highway speed to a more local road environment as you approach your destination. Expect a generally smooth and efficient driving experience with minimal complexity.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 160 is the longest continuous segment at about 9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 160 and West 14th Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Central Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 18m 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 (Central Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 160; KS 2 / West 14th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 160; KS 2): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Central Street
Turn left onto Central Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 160; KS 2 / West 14th Street
Turn right onto US 160; KS 2 / West 14th Street
Navigation decision point
3
1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 160; KS 2
Turn left onto US 160; KS 2
Navigation decision point
4
10 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
KS 44 / West Main Street
Turn left onto KS 44 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
10.5 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
West Steadman Street
Turn right onto West Steadman Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 160 | 9 mi | 15m |
| West 14th Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Central Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Bluff Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Steadman Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 160
— 9 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harper, KS and Anthony, KS.
1
Start on East Main Street
28 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Turn left onto Central Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Central Street
3
Turn right onto US 160; KS 2
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West 14th Street
4
Turn left onto US 160; KS 2
9.0 mi
·
15 min
·
US 160; KS 2
5
Turn left onto KS 44
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
West Main Street
6
Turn left onto North Bluff Avenue
391 ft
·
19 sec
·
North Bluff Avenue
7
Turn right onto West Steadman Street
89 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Steadman Street
8
Arrive at destination
West Steadman Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.66 one way
$3.31 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.82 | $3.64 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.04 | $4.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.93 | $0.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Anthony, KS
Evening in Anthony on Friday
Local time
6:12 PM
CDT
Current temp
82°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
22 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
18m 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 Harper, KS to Anthony, KS covers 10.6 miles and takes about 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 160, West 14th Street, West Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.3 miles from Harper, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.66 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.
This is a straightforward 18m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Central Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 160; KS 2 / West 14th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 160; KS 2): Navigation decision point.
The route from Harper, KS to Anthony, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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