How far is Park, KS from Prairie Village, KS?
The driving distance from Park, KS to Prairie Village, KS is about 250.5 miles (403.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 199.8 miles (321.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 07m 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
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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 33m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Park and Prairie Village.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Park and Prairie Village.
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Start on Cottonwood Street
78 m · 13 sec · Cottonwood Street
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Turn right onto 4th Street
890 ft · 44 sec · 4th Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
938 ft · 43 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Old Highway 40
850 ft · 23 sec · Old Highway 40
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Continue straight
1504 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left
1.4 km · 2 min
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Take the ramp left
1021 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
150.4 mi · 2 hr 30 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 135 South, US 81 South: Wichita
2112 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
63 mi · 1 hr 3 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 Park 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.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
150 mi · 02h 30m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Park 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 Park to Prairie Village?
The road trip is about 250.5 miles (403.1 km) and usually takes 03h 33m 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?
Ellsworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.1 miles from Park and 125.4 miles from Prairie Village.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 199.8 miles (321.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:52 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.79 one way or $67.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Park and Mostly Sunny near Prairie Village.
Stop Ideas Near Ellsworth
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 Ellsworth.
Hutchinson
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Park and Prairie Village. Straight-line distance: 199.83 mi (321.59 km).
#1 Park
City in Gove County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 109 |
| Coordinates | 39.1125100, -100.3587500 |
| Altitude | 838 |
| 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: 403 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.82 | $33.79 | $67.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.19 | $37.03 | $74.06 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $40.26 | $80.51 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $52.34 | $104.68 |
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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