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

The driving distance from Andover, KS to Prairie Village, KS is about 175.9 miles (283.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 161.8 miles (260.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
175.89 mi
02h 42m
Flight
161.81 mi
260.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
161.81 mi
Kilometers
260.41 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
175.89 mi
Kilometers
283.07 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Prairie Village
Fri, May 1, 3:08 AM CDT
Return by in Andover
Fri, May 1, 5:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Andover
2026-05-01T00:26
Arrive Prairie Village
Fri, May 1, 3:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Andover
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Neosho Rapids
KS

City in Lyon County, Kansas, United States

From Andover
87.9 mi
01h 21m
To Prairie Village
87.9 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NE
Destination
62°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    20 m · 5 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Harrison Street

    104 m · 21 sec · Harrison Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Andover Road

    1 km · 1 min · North Andover Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East 21st Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East 21st Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1367 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1205 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike

    69.5 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Kansas Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    95.5 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  9. 9

    Continue on I 35 North, US 56 East, US 169 North: Des Moines

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward 75th Street, 87th Street Parkway

    850 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on 87th Street Parkway

    1313 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto West 87th Street

    1434 ft · 40 sec · West 87th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Lenexa Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lenexa Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on East Frontage Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Frontage Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West 75th Street

    3.4 mi · 8 min · West 75th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    31 m · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    595 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kansas Turnpike
165 mi · 94%
West 75th Street
3.38 mi · 2%
I 35 North
2.58 mi · 1%
East 21st Street
1.48 mi · 1%
Lenexa Drive
1.06 mi · 1%
East Frontage Road
0.86 mi
Longest Stretch

Kansas Turnpike

Keep slight right

95.5 mi · 01h 38m

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
02h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
161.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Neosho Rapids
01h 21m from Andover
Leave By
1:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Andover and Mostly Sunny near Prairie Village.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 175.9 miles (283.1 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?

Neosho Rapids is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.9 miles from Andover and 87.9 miles from Prairie Village.

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

The direct path is about 161.8 miles (260.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 1:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.42 one way or $46.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Andover and Mostly Sunny near Prairie Village.

Stop Ideas Near Neosho Rapids

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Neosho Rapids, 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 Neosho Rapids.

RAIL

Topeka

81 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Lawrence

94 mi away
413 East 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Andover and Prairie Village. Straight-line distance: 161.81 mi (260.41 km).

Andover

#1 Andover

City in Kansas, United States

Population13,672
Coordinates37.7139000, -97.1364300
Altitude412
CountryUnited States
Prairie Village

#2 Prairie Village

City in Kansas, United States

Population21,877
Coordinates38.9916700, -94.6335700
Altitude302
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-97.136329, 37.713898)
End: (-94.632895, 38.991974)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 283 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.21 gal
23.49 L · about $23.42
Round trip
$46.84
12.42 gal · 46.98 L
Estimated CO2
55.2 kg one way
Round trip: 110.4 kg / 243 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.42 $46.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.41 $52.82
Premium $4.65 $28.90 $57.80
Diesel $5.30 $32.94 $65.88

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Andover and Prairie Village. The current time is 00:26:35.

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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.