How far is Goodland, KS from Prairie Village, KS?

The driving distance from Goodland, KS to Prairie Village, KS is about 331.9 miles (534.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 272.2 miles (438 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
331.84 mi
05h 42m
Flight
272.16 mi
438 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
272.16 mi
Kilometers
438 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
331.84 mi
Kilometers
534.05 km
Drive Time
05h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Prairie Village
Wed, Sep 23, 2:41 PM CDT
Return by in Goodland
Wed, Sep 23, 7:24 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Goodland
2026-09-23T07:58
Arrive Prairie Village
Wed, Sep 23, 1:41 PM MDT
Route Timing
05h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:43 PM to 2:43 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:34 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Goodland
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Russell
KS

City in the U.

From Goodland
165.7 mi
02h 51m
To Prairie Village
166.2 mi
02h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
20 to 25 mph S
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Goodland and Prairie Village.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Goodland and Prairie Village.

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway Avenue

    44 m · 8 sec · Broadway Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 8th Street

    1152 ft · 34 sec · East 8th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Cherry Avenue

    1 mi · 3 min · Cherry Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old US Highway 24

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Old US Highway 24

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1156 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    230.9 mi · 3 hr 51 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 135 South, US 81 South: Wichita

    2112 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    63 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    19.3 mi · 20 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 96 East: Hydraulic

    2543 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on KS 96 East

    8.1 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward 13th Street

    1609 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East 13th Street North

    3.6 mi · 7 min · East 13th Street North

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Andover Road

    1 km · 1 min · North Andover Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West 8th Street

    849 ft · 37 sec · West 8th Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 8th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Goodland and Prairie Village.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
231 mi · 70%
I 135 South
84.8 mi · 26%
KS 96 East
8.61 mi · 3%
East 13th Street North
3.63 mi · 1%
Old US Highway 24
1.49 mi
Cherry Avenue
1.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

231 mi · 03h 51m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.7 mi
272.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Russell
02h 51m from Goodland
Leave By
5:34 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Goodland 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 Goodland to Prairie Village?

The road trip is about 331.9 miles (534.1 km) and usually takes 05h 42m 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?

Russell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 165.7 miles from Goodland and 166.2 miles from Prairie Village.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 272.2 miles (438 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:34 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.89 one way or $97.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Goodland and Prairie Village, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Goodland and Mostly Sunny near Prairie Village.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Goodland and Prairie Village. Straight-line distance: 272.16 mi (438 km).

Goodland

#1 Goodland

City in Kansas, USA

Population4,301
Coordinates39.3508300, -101.7101700
Altitude1122
CountryUnited States
Prairie Village

#2 Prairie Village

City in Kansas, United States

Population22,315
Coordinates37.6994600, -97.1381000
Altitude412
CountryUnited States
Start: Goodland (-101.71017, 39.35083)
End: Prairie Village (-97.1381, 37.69946)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 534 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.71 gal
44.33 L · about $48.89
Round trip
$97.78
23.42 gal · 88.66 L
Estimated CO2
104.1 kg one way
Round trip: 208.1 kg / 459 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.18 $48.89 $97.78
Mid-grade $4.47 $52.39 $104.78
Premium $4.87 $57.00 $114.01
Diesel $6.24 $73.02 $146.05

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kansas · Sep 22, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Goodland, KS and Prairie Village, KS. The current time in Goodland is 07:58:17, although it is 08:58:17 in Prairie Village.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.