Trip from Wichita, KS to Attica, KS

Drive Time

1h 45m

Distance

65.2 mi

105 km

Drive Score

8/10

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 45m

8 AM

2h 1m

10 AM

1h 51m

12 PM

1h 49m

3 PM

1h 52m

5 PM

2h 0m

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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Wichita, KS

Tien Nguyen

Attica, KS

Alexis Cruz

Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Wichita to Attica, you are looking at a manageable 65.2-mile journey across the Great Plains. You can expect to spend about 1 hour and 45 minutes on the road, making this a straightforward day trip that does not require an overnight stay. Your route primarily utilizes KS 2, State Highway 42, and US 160 to navigate through the Kansas landscape. With a modest estimated fuel cost of just $10, it is an economical drive for a weekend getaway or a quick change of scenery. Since both locations are firmly situated within the Great Plains, you will enjoy a consistent, familiar regional character throughout the entire duration of your travel.

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

32.6 miles from Wichita, KS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .

Drive Character

This drive is a highway-focused experience, with 77% of your time spent on main thoroughfares. You will encounter a mix of fast-paced highway segments and local road transitions as you move between the two points. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will navigate is a 17.7-mile segment on KS 2, which allows for steady, consistent driving. Because the route is designed for efficiency rather than technical complexity, you can expect a predictable ride behind the wheel. The transition between KS 2, State Highway 42, and US 160 keeps the drive from feeling monotonous, though you should remain prepared for the open-road feel typical of this region.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 22 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 is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on KS 2 and State Highway 42. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.2 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (North Market Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East 3rd Street North): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

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

0 mi into trip | ~0m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | North Market Street

Turn right onto North Market Street

Navigation decision point

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | East 3rd Street North

Turn left onto East 3rd Street North

Navigation decision point

1.4 mi into trip | ~3m 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 lane.

4.7 mi into trip | ~7m in

Take the exit toward I 235 South

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

Use the right lane. Toward I 235 South

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
KS 2	17.7 mi	31m
State Highway 42	17.3 mi	30m
US 160	13.5 mi	20m
West Southwest Boulevard	7.7 mi	9m
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway	3.3 mi	4m
I 235	1.6 mi	1m
West Cessna Boulevard	1.1 mi	1m
East 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 Wichita, KS and Attica, KS.

Start on this road

44 ft · 5 sec · this road

Turn right

187 ft · 15 sec

Turn right onto North Market Street

361 ft · 17 sec · North Market Street

Turn left onto East 3rd Street North

370 ft · 20 sec · East 3rd Street North

Turn right onto North Broadway Street

0.4 mi · 40 sec · North Broadway Street

Continue on South Broadway Avenue

0.5 mi · 55 sec · South Broadway Avenue

Turn right onto East Kellogg Drive

0.1 mi · 16 sec · East Kellogg Drive

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Toward US 54 West

Merge onto US 54; US 400

3.3 mi · 4 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Toward I 235 South Use the right lane.

Merge onto I 235

1.6 mi · 1 min · I 235

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Exit 5 Toward KS 42

Turn right onto KS 42

0.5 mi · 55 sec · West Southwest Boulevard

Continue on KS 42

1.1 mi · 1 min · West Cessna Boulevard

Continue on KS 42

7.2 mi · 9 min · West Southwest Boulevard

Continue on KS 42

17 mi · 30 min · State Highway 42

Turn left onto KS 2

18 mi · 31 min · KS 2

At end of road, turn right onto US 160; KS 2

1.1 mi · 1 min · East 14th Street

Turn left onto US 160; KS 2

3.0 mi · 4 min · US 160; KS 2

Turn right onto US 160

10 mi · 15 min · US 160

Turn left onto North Main Street

116 ft · 3 sec · North Main Street

Arrive at destination

North Main Street

Trip Plan

Because this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time around your own schedule. Since there are no mandatory stops scheduled for the 65.2-mile trek, you can easily complete the drive in one go without needing to refuel mid-trip. Keep in mind that your $10 fuel budget is an estimate, so it is always wise to double-check your vehicle's efficiency before heading out. Given the highway-heavy nature of the route, try to avoid peak traffic hours in Wichita to ensure a smoother start to your journey. Use the 1-hour and 45-minute duration as a baseline, but feel free to build in extra time if you prefer a more relaxed pace on the open Kansas roads.

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 32.6 miles from Wichita, KS, or about 51m 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 65.2 miles or 1h 45m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 32.6 miles or 51m 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 30m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Wichita, 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 Wichita, KS

This is one driving day of about 65.2 miles and 1h 45m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Wichita, 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 32.6 mi from Wichita, KS · 51m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Anthony, KS

33 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.

Pacing Suggestions

Anthony, KS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 65.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Anthony, KS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 32.6 miles from Wichita, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Attica, KS

The final approach into Attica, 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 Attica, 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

$9.90 one way

$19.81 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$10.92	$21.83
premium	$4.80	$12.31	$24.62
diesel	$5.64	$14.49	$28.97

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: 22.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	19.6	$6.85	$3.13
Efficient EV	16.3	$5.71	$2.61
EV Truck/SUV	26.1	$9.13	$4.17

Gas CO2

23 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (65% 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 3 days ago

Origin

Wichita, KS

Evening in Wichita on Sunday

Local time

5:50 PM

CDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Attica, KS

Evening in Attica on Sunday

Local time

5:50 PM

CDT

Current temp

83°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

46°F

Anthony, KS

33 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 warmer 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 Wichita, KS to Attica, KS covers 65.2 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, State Highway 42, US 160. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 32.6 miles from Wichita, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.90 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.