How far is Baldwin City, KS from Prairie Village, KS?
The driving distance from Baldwin City, KS to Prairie Village, KS is about 150.6 miles (242.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129.4 miles (208.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 19m 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 02h 39m.
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.
County seat of Lyon County, Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Baldwin City and Prairie Village.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baldwin City and Prairie Village.
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Start on High Street
21 m · 7 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto 6th Street
2657 ft · 1 min · 6th Street
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Turn left onto Ames Street
1 mi · 2 min · Ames Street
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Continue on North 300 Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · North 300 Road
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Take the ramp left toward US 59 South: Ottawa
1146 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
10.3 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35 South, US 59 South: Ottawa, Wichita
32.8 mi · 33 min
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Continue straight
98.8 mi · 1 hr 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Andover
1219 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right
876 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left onto East 21st Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · East 21st Street
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Turn left onto North Andover Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Andover Road
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Turn right 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 Baldwin City and Prairie Village.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 35 South
Continue straight
98.8 mi · 01h 40m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Baldwin City 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 Baldwin City to Prairie Village?
The road trip is about 150.6 miles (242.4 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?
Emporia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.2 miles from Baldwin City and 75.4 miles from Prairie Village.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129.4 miles (208.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 1:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.22 one way or $44.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Baldwin City and Mostly Sunny near Prairie Village.
Stop Ideas Near Emporia
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 Emporia.
Topeka
Lawrence
Newton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Baldwin City and Prairie Village. Straight-line distance: 129.38 mi (208.22 km).
#1 Baldwin City
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 4,700 |
| Coordinates | 38.7750100, -95.1863600 |
| Altitude | 316 |
| 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: Prairie Village (-97.1381, 37.69946)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 242 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.18 | $22.22 | $44.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.52 | $24.07 | $48.14 |
| Premium | $4.89 | $26.00 | $52.01 |
| Diesel | $6.25 | $33.24 | $66.49 |
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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