How far is Hesston, KS from Prairie Village, KS?
The driving distance from Hesston, KS to Prairie Village, KS is about 44 miles (70.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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 00h 53m.
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.
Township in Sedgwick County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hesston and Prairie Village.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hesston and Prairie Village.
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Start on Hesston Road, Old US 81
546 ft · 11 sec · Hesston Road, Old US 81
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Turn slight left onto East Randall Street
845 ft · 39 sec · East Randall Street
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Turn right onto South Ridge Road
6 m · 6 sec · South Ridge Road
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Turn left onto East Randall Street
1477 ft · 36 sec · East Randall Street
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Continue on Randall
2642 ft · 1 min · Randall
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Lincoln Boulevard
141 m · 12 sec · East Lincoln Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward Wichita
1401 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
7.8 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
19.3 mi · 20 min
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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 Hesston 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.
Wichita
Continue straight
19.3 mi · 00h 20m
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 Hesston 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 Hesston to Prairie Village?
The road trip is about 44 miles (70.8 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Valley Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22 miles from Hesston and 22 miles from Prairie Village.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.47 one way or $12.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hesston and Mostly Sunny near Prairie Village.
Stop Ideas Near Valley Center
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking
City of Wichita City Hall
Wichita Municipal Court clerk
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Valley Center.
Newton
Hutchinson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hesston and Prairie Village. Straight-line distance: 34.28 mi (55.17 km).
#1 Hesston
City in Harvey County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 3,736 |
| Coordinates | 38.1383400, -97.4314300 |
| Altitude | 451 |
| 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: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $6.47 | $12.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.52 | $7.01 | $14.02 |
| Premium | $4.89 | $7.58 | $15.15 |
| Diesel | $6.25 | $9.69 | $19.37 |
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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