How far is Louisburg, KS from Prairie Village, KS?
The driving distance from Louisburg, KS to Prairie Village, KS is about 163.7 miles (263.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 147.8 miles (237.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
County seat of Lyon County, Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Drizzle
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Louisburg and Prairie Village.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Louisburg and Prairie Village.
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Start on the route
12 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto South 2nd Street
46 m · 9 sec · South 2nd Street
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Turn right onto South Broadway Street
580 ft · 32 sec · South Broadway Street
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Turn left onto West Amity Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Amity Street
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Continue straight
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
53 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
20.5 mi · 36 min
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Turn left onto I 35 South, US 59 South, US 50 West: Wichita
1376 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
130 mi · 2 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Andover
1219 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right
876 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left onto East 21st Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · East 21st Street
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Turn left onto North Andover Road
1.6 mi · 3 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 Louisburg and Prairie Village.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 35 South
Merge slight left
130 mi · 02h 11m
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.
Slight Chance Drizzle leaving Louisburg 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 Louisburg to Prairie Village?
The road trip is about 163.7 miles (263.4 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?
Emporia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.8 miles from Louisburg and 82 miles from Prairie Village.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 147.8 miles (237.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:44 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.05 one way or $44.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Drizzle around Louisburg and Mostly Sunny near Prairie Village.
Stop Ideas Near Emporia
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 Emporia.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Louisburg and Prairie Village. Straight-line distance: 147.86 mi (237.95 km).
#1 Louisburg
County seat in North Carolina
| Population | 4,590 |
| Coordinates | 38.6194600, -94.6807900 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| 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: 263 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
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 | $3.82 | $22.05 | $44.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.19 | $24.17 | $48.34 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $26.28 | $52.55 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $34.16 | $68.33 |
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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