How far is Prairie Village, KS from Chanute, KS?
The driving distance from Prairie Village, KS to Chanute, KS is about 98.9 miles (159.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.9 miles (147.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Greenwood County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Prairie Village and Chanute.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prairie Village and Chanute.
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Start on West 8th Street
849 ft · 39 sec · West 8th Street
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Turn right onto North Andover Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Andover Road
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Turn left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
8.1 mi · 10 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on West 7th Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · West 7th Avenue
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Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
7 mi · 8 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Atomic Veterans Memorial Highway
53.5 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Atomic Veterans Memorial Highway
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Turn left
14.8 mi · 26 min
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Turn right
1.5 km · 1 min
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Turn left
5.3 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto North Plummer Avenue
2522 ft · 55 sec · North Plummer Avenue
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Steuben Avenue
918 ft · 40 sec · South Steuben Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Steuben Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Prairie Village and Chanute.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Atomic Veterans Memorial Highway
Continue on Atomic Veterans Memorial Highway
53.5 mi · 01h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Prairie Village and Showers And Thunderstorms near Chanute.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Prairie Village to Chanute?
The road trip is about 98.9 miles (159.1 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?
Severy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.3 miles from Prairie Village and 49.5 miles from Chanute.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.9 miles (147.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 2:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.96 one way or $27.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Prairie Village and Showers And Thunderstorms near Chanute.
Stop Ideas Near Severy
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 Severy.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Prairie Village and Chanute. Straight-line distance: 91.91 mi (147.92 km).
#1 Prairie Village
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 22,315 |
| Coordinates | 37.6994600, -97.1381000 |
| Altitude | 412 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chanute
City in Neosho County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 8,991 |
| Coordinates | 37.6792100, -95.4572000 |
| Altitude | 292 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chanute (-95.4572, 37.67921)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 159 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $4.00 | $13.96 | $27.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $15.19 | $30.38 |
| Premium | $4.73 | $16.51 | $33.02 |
| Diesel | $6.02 | $20.99 | $41.98 |
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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