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

The driving distance from Prairie Village, KS to Bloomington, KS is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.8 miles (27 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.62 mi
00h 34m
Flight
16.79 mi
27.02 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.79 mi
Kilometers
27.02 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.62 mi
Kilometers
36.4 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Tue, Apr 14, 7:08 PM CDT
Return by in Prairie Village
Tue, Apr 14, 7:43 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Prairie Village
2026-04-14T18:34
Arrive Bloomington
Tue, Apr 14, 7:08 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Prairie Village
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Augusta
KS

City in Butler County, Kansas, United States

From Prairie Village
11.3 mi
00h 17m
To Bloomington
11.3 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 22 mph SSW
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 23 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 8th Street

    849 ft · 39 sec · West 8th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Andover Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Andover Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    8.1 mi · 10 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on West 7th Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · West 7th Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Haverhill, Smileyberg

    1321 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Southwest Haverhill Road

    6.5 mi · 11 min · Southwest Haverhill Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Southwest 170th Street

    2390 ft · 1 min · Southwest 170th Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 170th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
13.2 mi · 58%
Southwest Haverhill Road
6.49 mi · 29%
North Andover Road
1.38 mi · 6%
West 7th Avenue
0.67 mi · 3%
Southwest 170th Street
0.45 mi · 2%
Haverhill
0.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

Turn left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

8.05 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
16.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Augusta
00h 17m from Prairie Village
Leave By
7:22 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Prairie Village and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?

Augusta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.3 miles from Prairie Village and 11.3 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 16.8 miles (27 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.02 one way or $6.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Prairie Village and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Augusta

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Augusta, 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 Augusta.

RAIL

Newton

51 mi away
414 North Main St.
RAIL

Hutchinson

93 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Prairie Village and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 16.79 mi (27.02 km).

Prairie Village

#1 Prairie Village

City in Kansas, United States

Population22,315
Coordinates37.6994600, -97.1381000
Altitude412
CountryUnited States
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#2 Bloomington

City in Kansas, United States

Population534
Coordinates37.5778000, -96.8725300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Start: Prairie Village (-97.1381, 37.69946)
End: Bloomington (-96.87253, 37.5778)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.8 gal
3.02 L · about $3.02
Round trip
$6.03
1.6 gal · 6.04 L
Estimated CO2
7.1 kg one way
Round trip: 14.2 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.02 $6.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.40 $6.80
Premium $4.65 $3.72 $7.45
Diesel $5.30 $4.24 $8.49

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 · Apr 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Prairie Village and Bloomington. The current time is 18:34:37.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.