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

The driving distance from Prairie Village, KS to Aubry, KS is about 171.7 miles (276.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 153 miles (246.2 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 CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
171.65 mi
03h 08m
Flight
152.98 mi
246.2 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.98 mi
Kilometers
246.2 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
171.65 mi
Kilometers
276.25 km
Drive Time
03h 08m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aubry
Wed, Sep 23, 2:58 PM CDT
Return by in Prairie Village
Wed, Sep 23, 6:06 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Prairie Village
2026-09-23T11:50
Arrive Aubry
Wed, Sep 23, 2:58 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:44 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Prairie Village
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Neosho Rapids
KS

City in Lyon County, Kansas, United States

From Prairie Village
85.7 mi
01h 34m
To Aubry
85.9 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 mph E
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 8th Street

    849 ft · 43 sec · West 8th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Andover Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Andover Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East 21st Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East 21st Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1367 ft · 39 sec

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1205 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike

    69.5 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Kansas Turnpike

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    83.5 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 56 West: Gardner

    1.1 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West 175th Street

    7.8 mi · 13 min · West 175th Street

  10. 10

    Continue on West 179th Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · West 179th Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right toward US 69 South: Fort Scott

    770 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward 199th Street

    886 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West 199th Street

    1840 ft · 56 sec · West 199th Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Foster Street

    1182 ft · 55 sec · Foster Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 197th Terrace

    126 m · 24 sec · 197th Terrace

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Johnson Street

    44 m · 6 sec · Johnson Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Johnson Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kansas Turnpike
153 mi · 89%
West 175th Street
7.84 mi · 5%
West 179th Street
3.37 mi · 2%
US 69 South
2.35 mi · 1%
North Andover Road
1.63 mi · 1%
East 21st Street
1.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Kansas Turnpike

Keep slight right

83.5 mi · 01h 25m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.7 mi
153 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Neosho Rapids
01h 34m from Prairie Village
Leave By
10:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Prairie Village and Mostly Sunny near Aubry.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 171.7 miles (276.3 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?

Neosho Rapids is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.7 miles from Prairie Village and 85.9 miles from Aubry.

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

The direct path is about 153 miles (246.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.31 one way or $50.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Prairie Village and Mostly Sunny near Aubry.

Stop Ideas Near Neosho Rapids

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Neosho Rapids, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Neosho Rapids.

RAIL

Topeka

81 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Lawrence

94 mi away
413 East 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Prairie Village and Aubry. Straight-line distance: 152.98 mi (246.2 km).

Prairie Village

#1 Prairie Village

City in Kansas, United States

Population22,315
Coordinates37.6994600, -97.1381000
Altitude412
CountryUnited States
Aubry

#2 Aubry

Township in Johnson County, Kansas

Population4,531
Coordinates38.7708400, -94.6710700
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Start: Prairie Village (-97.1381, 37.69946)
End: Aubry (-94.67107, 38.77084)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 276 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.06 gal
22.93 L · about $25.31
Round trip
$50.63
12.12 gal · 45.86 L
Estimated CO2
53.9 kg one way
Round trip: 107.7 kg / 237 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.18 $25.31 $50.63
Mid-grade $4.52 $27.42 $54.83
Premium $4.89 $29.62 $59.24
Diesel $6.25 $37.87 $75.74

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 · Sep 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Prairie Village and Aubry. The current time is 11:50:49.

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.