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

The driving distance from Monmouth, KS to Prairie Village, KS is about 138.5 miles (222.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122.8 miles (197.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
138.48 mi
02h 48m
Flight
122.83 mi
197.67 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.83 mi
Kilometers
197.67 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.48 mi
Kilometers
222.87 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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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 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Prairie Village
Thu, Oct 15, 6:39 PM CDT
Return by in Monmouth
Thu, Oct 15, 9:28 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monmouth
2026-10-15T15:51
Arrive Prairie Village
Thu, Oct 15, 6:39 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Monmouth
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
New Albany
KS

Human settlement in Wilson County, Kansas, United States of America

From Monmouth
69.1 mi
01h 24m
To Prairie Village
69.4 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Today

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 mph W
Destination
68°F
Today

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 22 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 516th Avenue

    3 m · 3 sec · East 516th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 93rd Street

    156 m · 25 sec · South 93rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East 515th Avenue

    882 ft · 39 sec · East 515th Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on East 515th Avenue

    61 m · 9 sec · East 515th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto South 90th Street

    1.5 mi · 6 min · South 90th Street

  6. 6

    Turn right

    57.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway

    52 m · 2 sec · Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway

    61.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    7.3 mi · 9 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on East 7th Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · East 7th Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    8 mi · 10 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Andover Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Andover Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West 8th Street

    849 ft · 37 sec · West 8th Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 8th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
61.6 mi · 44%
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
15.3 mi · 11%
South 90th Street
1.48 mi · 1%
South Andover Road
1.38 mi · 1%
East 7th Avenue
0.67 mi
East 515th Avenue
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway

Exit the roundabout onto Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway

61.6 mi · 01h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
122.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Albany
01h 24m from Monmouth
Leave By
12:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Monmouth and Rain Showers Likely near Prairie Village.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Monmouth to Prairie Village?

The road trip is about 138.5 miles (222.9 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?

New Albany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.1 miles from Monmouth and 69.4 miles from Prairie Village.

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

The direct path is about 122.8 miles (197.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 12:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.56 one way or $39.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Monmouth and Rain Showers Likely near Prairie Village.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monmouth and Prairie Village. Straight-line distance: 122.83 mi (197.67 km).

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#1 Monmouth

Unincorporated community in Kansas, United States

Population3,109
Coordinates37.3631100, -94.9369100
Altitude267
CountryUnited States
Prairie Village

#2 Prairie Village

City in Kansas, United States

Population22,315
Coordinates37.6994600, -97.1381000
Altitude412
CountryUnited States
Start: Monmouth (-94.93691, 37.36311)
End: Prairie Village (-97.1381, 37.69946)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 223 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.89 gal
18.5 L · about $19.56
Round trip
$39.13
9.78 gal · 37 L
Estimated CO2
43.5 kg one way
Round trip: 86.9 kg / 192 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.00 $19.56 $39.13
Mid-grade $4.35 $21.28 $42.56
Premium $4.73 $23.13 $46.27
Diesel $6.02 $29.41 $58.83

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Monmouth and Prairie Village. The current time is 15:51:25.

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.