How far is Kechi, KS from Prairie Village, KS?
The driving distance from Kechi, KS to Prairie Village, KS is about 14.9 miles (24 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kechi and Prairie Village.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kechi and Prairie Village.
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Start on East 61st Street North
2677 ft · 53 sec · East 61st Street North
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Continue on Kechi Road
2362 ft · 50 sec · Kechi Road
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Turn right onto North Woodlawn Street
929 ft · 25 sec · North Woodlawn Street
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Take the ramp left
1187 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto East 61st Street North
5.8 mi · 6 min · East 61st Street North
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Continue on Southwest 20th Street
1.6 km · 1 min · Southwest 20th Street
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Turn right onto Andover Road
2 mi · 3 min · Andover Road
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Continue on Southwest Butler Road
2 mi · 4 min · Southwest Butler Road
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Continue on North Andover Road
2.7 mi · 5 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 Kechi 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.
East 61st Street North
Merge slight left onto East 61st Street North
5.77 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Kechi 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 Kechi to Prairie Village?
The road trip is about 14.9 miles (24 km) and usually takes 00h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Benton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from Kechi and 7.5 miles from Prairie Village.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.00 one way or $4.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kechi and Sunny near Prairie Village.
Stop Ideas Near Benton
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 Benton.
Newton
Hutchinson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kechi and Prairie Village. Straight-line distance: 10.2 mi (16.41 km).
#1 Kechi
City in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 2,109 |
| Coordinates | 37.7958500, -97.2794900 |
| Altitude | 421 |
| 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: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.25 | $4.51 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.47 | $4.93 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.81 | $5.62 |
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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