Distance between Topeka KS and Atchison KS
The distance from Topeka to Atchison is 53 miles by road. Road takes approximately 1 hour and 3 minutes and goes through Valley Falls, Meriden, Rock Creek and Nortonville.
| Shortest distance by air | 47 mi ✈️ |
| Car route length | 52.8 mi 🚗 |
| Driving time | 1 h 3 min |
| Fuel amount | 1.8 gal |
| Fuel cost | 7 USD |
| Point | Distance | Time | Fuel | |
| Topeka | 0 mi | 00 min | 0.0 gal | |
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US 24 KS 4 12 mi, 15 min
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| Meriden | 12 mi | 15 min | 0.3 gal | |
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KS 4 9 mi, 10 min
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| Valley Falls | 21 mi | 25 min | 0.5 gal | |
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KS 4 11 mi, 13 min
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| Nortonville | 32 mi | 38 min | 1.0 gal | |
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KS 4 US 59 8 mi, 09 min
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| Cummings | 40 mi | 48 min | 1.3 gal | |
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US 59 6 mi, 06 min
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| Parnell | 45 mi | 54 min | 1.5 gal | |
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US 59 7 mi, 08 min
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| Atchison | 53 mi | 1 h 03 min | 1.7 gal | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to drive from Topeka to Atchison?
Fuel cost: 7 USD
This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 52.8 mi) / (Fuel consumption 29.4 mpg) * (Fuel price 3.89 USD / gal)
You can adjust fuel consumption and fuel price here.
How long is a car ride from Topeka to Atchison?
Driving time: 1 h 3 min
This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.
- 9 mi with a maximum speed 56 mph = 9 min
- 2 mi with a maximum speed 55 mph = 2 min
- 39 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 46 min
- 1 mi with a maximum speed 45 mph = 1 min
- 2 mi with a maximum speed 40 mph = 2 min
The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.
How far is Topeka to Atchison by land?
The distance between Topeka and Atchison is 52.8 mi by road.
Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Topeka and Atchison respectively.
How far is Topeka to Atchison by plane?
The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Topeka and Atchison is 46.6 mi.
This distance is calculated using the Haversine formula as a great-circle distance between two points on the surface of a sphere. The start and finish points are the centers of Topeka and Atchison respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.
How many hours is Topeka from Atchison by plane?
Boeing 737 airliner needs 5 min to cover the distance of 47 mi at a cruising speed of 497 mph.
Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 20 min to flight this distance at average speed of 136 mph.
This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, airport location and other real world factors.
How long is a helicopter ride from Topeka to Atchison?
Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 18 min to cover the distance of 47 mi at a cruising speed of 149 mph.
Popular "Robinson R44" needs 21 min to flight this distance at average speed of 130 mph.
This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, aerodrome location and other real world factors.
What city is halfway between Topeka and Atchison?
The halfway point between Topeka and Atchison is Valley Falls. It is located about 6 mi from the exact midpoint by road.
The distance from Valley Falls to Topeka is 21 mi and driving will take about 25 min. The road between Valley Falls and Atchison has length 32 mi and will take approximately 38 min.
The other cities located close to halfway point:
Where is Topeka in relation to Atchison?
Topeka is located 47 mi south-west of Atchison.
Topeka has geographic coordinates: latitude 39.04901, longitude -95.67756.
Atchison has geographic coordinates: latitude 39.56337, longitude -95.12129.
Which highway goes from Topeka to Atchison?
The route from Topeka to Atchison follows KS 4.
Other minor sections pass along the road:
- US 59: 15 mi
- US 24: 3 mi
- KS 16: 1 mi
