How far is Clay Center, KS from Prairie Village, KS?
The driving distance from Clay Center, KS to Prairie Village, KS is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.6 miles (38 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
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 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Butler County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clay Center and Prairie Village.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clay Center and Prairie Village.
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Start on Southeast 210th Street
66 m · 11 sec · Southeast 210th Street
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Turn left onto Southeast Cole Creek Road
9 mi · 16 min · Southeast Cole Creek Road
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Continue on Southwest 120th Street
122 m · 8 sec · Southwest 120th Street
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Continue on Southeast 120th Street
2067 ft · 41 sec · Southeast 120th Street
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Turn slight right onto Southeast Chelsea Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Southeast Chelsea Road
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Turn left onto Atomic Veterans Memorial Highway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Atomic Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
7.3 mi · 9 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on East 7th Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · East 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 Clay Center and Prairie Village.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Southeast Cole Creek Road
Turn left onto Southeast Cole Creek Road
8.99 mi · 00h 16m
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 Clay Center 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 Clay Center to Prairie Village?
The road trip is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Leon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from Clay Center and 16.3 miles from Prairie Village.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.6 miles (38 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 4:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.80 one way or $9.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Clay Center and Mostly Sunny near Prairie Village.
Stop Ideas Near Leon
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 Leon.
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Hutchinson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clay Center and Prairie Village. Straight-line distance: 23.62 mi (38.02 km).
#1 Clay Center
City in Kansas
| Population | 3,991 |
| Coordinates | 37.5194600, -96.7711400 |
| Altitude | 406 |
| 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: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.18 | $4.80 | $9.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.47 | $5.15 | $10.29 |
| Premium | $4.87 | $5.60 | $11.20 |
| Diesel | $6.24 | $7.17 | $14.34 |
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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