How far is Arkansas City, KS from Prairie Village, KS?
The driving distance from Arkansas City, KS to Prairie Village, KS is about 55.1 miles (88.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.4 miles (71.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Unincorporated community in Cowley County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arkansas City and Prairie Village.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arkansas City and Prairie Village.
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Start on the route
97 m · 29 sec
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Turn left onto East 5th Avenue
541 ft · 31 sec · East 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto South B Street
880 ft · 34 sec · South B Street
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Turn right onto East Chestnut Avenue
2521 ft · 1 min · East Chestnut Avenue
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Turn left onto Walnut Valley Green Way
1 mi · 1 min · Walnut Valley Green Way
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Walnut Valley Green Way
55 m · 3 sec · Walnut Valley Green Way
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Exit the roundabout onto Walnut Valley Green Way
2.4 mi · 3 min · Walnut Valley Green Way
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Turn right
40.6 mi · 51 min
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Turn left onto West 6th Avenue
1778 ft · 38 sec · West 6th Avenue
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Turn right onto Lulu Street
761 ft · 28 sec · Lulu Street
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Turn left onto West 7th Avenue
673 ft · 19 sec · West 7th Avenue
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Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
8 mi · 10 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto South Andover Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Andover Road
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Turn left onto West 8th Street
849 ft · 37 sec · West 8th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 8th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arkansas City and Prairie Village.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn right
40.6 mi · 00h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Arkansas City and Partly 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 Arkansas City to Prairie Village?
The road trip is about 55.1 miles (88.7 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.5 miles from Arkansas City and 27.6 miles from Prairie Village.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.4 miles (71.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 4:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.32 one way or $14.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Arkansas City and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Prairie Village.
Stop Ideas Near Rock
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rock.
Newton
Hutchinson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arkansas City and Prairie Village. Straight-line distance: 44.38 mi (71.43 km).
#1 Arkansas City
City in Cowley County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 11,669 |
| Coordinates | 37.0619700, -97.0383700 |
| Altitude | 341 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Prairie Village
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 22,315 |
| Coordinates | 37.6994600, -97.1381000 |
| Altitude | 412 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 8th Street (-97.138097, 37.699563)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 89 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $7.32 | $14.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.25 | $16.50 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.03 | $18.06 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.29 | $20.58 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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