How far is Lenexa, KS from Prairie Village, KS?
The driving distance from Lenexa, KS to Prairie Village, KS is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6 miles (9.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 29m 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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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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lenexa and Prairie Village.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lenexa and Prairie Village.
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Start on the route
78 m · 21 sec
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Turn right
22 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Rosehill Road
152 m · 21 sec · Rosehill Road
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Turn right onto Lenexa Drive
635 ft · 31 sec · Lenexa Drive
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Continue on Lenexa Drive
757 ft · 34 sec · Lenexa Drive
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Turn right onto West 95th Street
77 m · 4 sec · West 95th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 35 North, US 56 East, US 169 North: Des Moines
888 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 35 North, US 56 East, US 169 North: Des Moines
1.1 km · 47 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward 75th Street, 87th Street Parkway
850 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 87th Street Parkway
1313 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto West 87th Street
1434 ft · 40 sec · West 87th Street
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Turn left onto Lenexa Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lenexa Drive
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Continue on East Frontage Road
1.4 km · 2 min · East Frontage Road
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Turn right onto West 75th Street
3.4 mi · 8 min · West 75th Street
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Turn right
31 m · 9 sec
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Turn right
595 ft · 43 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lenexa 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.
West 75th Street
Turn right onto West 75th Street
3.38 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lenexa and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Prairie Village.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lenexa to Prairie Village?
The road trip is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?
Overland Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.7 miles from Lenexa and 3.5 miles from Prairie Village.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6 miles (9.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 8:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.98 one way or $1.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lenexa and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Prairie Village.
Stop Ideas Near Overland Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Parkville City Hall
St. Louis - Kansas City Carpenters Regional Council
Overlook at Quality Hill
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Overland Park.
Union Station
Independence
Lee's Summit
Lawrence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lenexa and Prairie Village. Straight-line distance: 5.98 mi (9.62 km).
#1 Lenexa
The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.
| Population | 56,156 |
| Coordinates | 38.9536200, -94.7335700 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Prairie Village
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 21,877 |
| Coordinates | 38.9916700, -94.6335700 |
| Altitude | 302 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-94.632895, 38.991974)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $0.98 | $1.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.11 | $2.21 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.21 | $2.42 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.38 | $2.76 |
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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