How far is Garden City, KS from Prairie Village, KS?
The driving distance from Garden City, KS to Prairie Village, KS is about 226.7 miles (364.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 204.6 miles (329.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 45m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Stafford 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 Garden City and Prairie Village.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garden City and Prairie Village.
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Start on West Walnut Street
18 m · 5 sec · West Walnut Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
2275 ft · 52 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Fulton Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · East Fulton Street
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Continue straight
45.3 mi · 55 min
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Continue straight
2 mi · 2 min
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Turn left
76 mi · 1 hr 28 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
49 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
45.3 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 96
1047 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Wichita
41.7 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 135 South, KS 96 East, US 81 South, KS 15 South
1511 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
2023 ft · 29 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 96 East: Hydraulic
2543 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on KS 96 East
8.1 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 13th Street
1609 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto East 13th Street North
3.6 mi · 7 min · East 13th Street North
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Turn right onto North Andover Road
1 km · 1 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 Garden City and Prairie Village.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn left
76 mi · 01h 28m
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.
Sunny leaving Garden City and Sunny near Prairie Village.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Garden City to Prairie Village?
The road trip is about 226.7 miles (364.9 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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?
Macksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.3 miles from Garden City and 113.5 miles from Prairie Village.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 204.6 miles (329.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:30 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.17 one way or $60.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Garden City and Sunny near Prairie Village.
Stop Ideas Near Macksville
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 Macksville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Garden City and Prairie Village. Straight-line distance: 204.64 mi (329.34 km).
#1 Garden City
City in and the county seat of Finney County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 5,648 |
| Coordinates | 37.9716900, -100.8726600 |
| Altitude | 865 |
| 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: 365 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 49m |
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 | $30.17 | $60.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $34.02 | $68.05 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $37.23 | $74.46 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $42.43 | $84.86 |
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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