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Distance from Wathena to Atchison

Driving Distance
28.5 mi 45.9 km
Flying Distance
16.3 mi 26.3 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Wathena, Kansas to Atchison, Kansas is 28.5 mi (45.9 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 16.3 mi (26.3 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 2 min

The estimated travel time by road is 32 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, moderate in a southwest direction. Average speeds around 52 mph.

Location Details

Origin:


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Place Wathena
State/Province Kansas
Country US
Latitude 39.759161
Longitude -94.949691
GPS 39.759161° N, 94.949691° W
Local Time 4:20 PM
Timezone America/Chicago

Destination:

Atchison
Place Atchison
State/Province Kansas
Country US
Latitude 39.563052
Longitude -95.121636
GPS 39.563052° N, 95.121636° W
Local Time 4:20 PM
Timezone America/Chicago

Journey Summary

Traveling from Wathena, Kansas to Atchison, Kansas covers 28.5 mi (45.9 km) in a southwest direction. This mixed highways and local roads, moderate route typically takes 32 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 2 route options between these locations (27.5-28.5 miles / 44-46 km).

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 52 mph (84 km/h).

Available Routes

US-36 W and KS-7 S
28.5 mi 32 minutes
Shortest Fastest
US-59 S
27.5 mi 34 minutes

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.