How far is Edwardsville, KS from Prairie Village, KS?
The driving distance from Edwardsville, KS to Prairie Village, KS is about 176.3 miles (283.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 156.9 miles (252.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Lyon County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Drizzle
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Edwardsville and Prairie Village.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edwardsville and Prairie Village.
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Start on South Pacific Street
546 ft · 26 sec · South Pacific Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South 4th Street
149 m · 28 sec · South 4th Street
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Turn left onto Kaw Drive
2.8 mi · 4 min · Kaw Drive
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Take the ramp right toward KS 7 North: Leavenworth
1770 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Topeka
2258 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
40.1 mi · 40 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Kansas Turnpike
126.6 mi · 2 hr 7 min · Kansas Turnpike
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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 Edwardsville 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.
Kansas Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Kansas Turnpike
127 mi · 02h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Drizzle leaving Edwardsville 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 Edwardsville to Prairie Village?
The road trip is about 176.3 miles (283.7 km) and usually takes 03h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Admire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88 miles from Edwardsville and 88.2 miles from Prairie Village.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 156.9 miles (252.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:52 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.93 one way or $47.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Drizzle around Edwardsville and Mostly Sunny near Prairie Village.
Stop Ideas Near Admire
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 Admire.
Topeka
Lawrence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Edwardsville and Prairie Village. Straight-line distance: 156.9 mi (252.5 km).
#1 Edwardsville
City in Wyandotte County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 4,501 |
| Coordinates | 39.0611200, -94.8196800 |
| Altitude | 238 |
| 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: 284 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.85 | $23.93 | $47.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.22 | $26.26 | $52.52 |
| Premium | $4.58 | $28.49 | $56.98 |
| Diesel | $5.96 | $37.09 | $74.18 |
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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