How far is Abilene, KS from Prairie Village, KS?

The driving distance from Abilene, KS to Prairie Village, KS is about 124.5 miles (200.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.3 miles (135.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
124.5 mi
01h 51m
Flight
84.24 mi
135.57 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.24 mi
Kilometers
135.57 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.5 mi
Kilometers
200.36 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Prairie Village
Tue, May 26, 10:32 AM CDT
Return by in Abilene
Tue, May 26, 12:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Abilene
2026-05-26T08:41
Arrive Prairie Village
Tue, May 26, 10:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Abilene
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Goessel
KS

Human settlement in Marion County, Kansas, United States of America

From Abilene
50.5 mi
00h 55m
To Prairie Village
74 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Abilene and Prairie Village.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Abilene and Prairie Village.

  1. 1

    Start on North Buckeye Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Buckeye Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Eisenhower Memorial Highway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Eisenhower Memorial Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Gulf Road

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Gulf Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Eisenhower Memorial Highway

    26 mi · 30 min · Eisenhower Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 200th Street

    6 mi · 7 min · 200th Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Bison Road

    12 mi · 14 min · Bison Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Eisenhower Memorial Highway

    7.3 mi · 9 min · Eisenhower Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    1011 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    19.3 mi · 20 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 96 East: Hydraulic

    2543 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on KS 96 East

    8.1 mi · 10 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward 13th Street

    1609 ft · 41 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East 13th Street North

    3.6 mi · 7 min · East 13th Street North

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Andover Road

    1 km · 1 min · North Andover Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West 8th Street

    849 ft · 37 sec · West 8th Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 8th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Abilene and Prairie Village.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Eisenhower Memorial Highway
59.9 mi · 48%
Bison Road
12 mi · 10%
KS 96 East
8.61 mi · 7%
Gulf Road
8.44 mi · 7%
200th Street
6 mi · 5%
East 13th Street North
3.63 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Eisenhower Memorial Highway

Continue on Eisenhower Memorial Highway

26 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.2 mi
84.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Goessel
00h 55m from Abilene
Leave By
2:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Abilene and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Prairie Village.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Abilene to Prairie Village?

The road trip is about 124.5 miles (200.4 km) and usually takes 01h 51m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Goessel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.5 miles from Abilene and 74 miles from Prairie Village.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 84.3 miles (135.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.55 one way or $33.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Abilene and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Prairie Village.

Stop Ideas Near Goessel

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Goessel, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Goessel.

RAIL

Newton

22 mi away
414 North Main St.
RAIL

Hutchinson

55 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Abilene and Prairie Village. Straight-line distance: 84.24 mi (135.57 km).

Abilene

#1 Abilene

City in Kansas, United States

Population6,123
Coordinates38.9172200, -97.2139100
Altitude352
CountryUnited States
Prairie Village

#2 Prairie Village

City in Kansas, United States

Population22,315
Coordinates37.6994600, -97.1381000
Altitude412
CountryUnited States
Start: North Buckeye Avenue (-97.21393, 38.91722)
End: West 8th Street (-97.138097, 37.699563)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 200 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.39 gal
16.63 L · about $16.55
Round trip
$33.11
8.78 gal · 33.26 L
Estimated CO2
39 kg one way
Round trip: 78 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.55 $33.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.67 $37.34
Premium $4.65 $20.43 $40.86
Diesel $5.30 $23.28 $46.57

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kansas · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Abilene and Prairie Village. The current time is 08:41:28.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.