How far is Prairie Village, KS from Clay Center, KS?
The driving distance from Prairie Village, KS to Clay Center, KS is about 142.7 miles (229.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115.9 miles (186.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.
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.
Township in Marion County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Prairie Village and Clay Center.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prairie Village and Clay Center.
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Start on West 8th Street
849 ft · 43 sec · West 8th Street
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Turn left onto North Andover Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Andover Road
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Turn right onto East 21st Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · East 21st Street
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Take the ramp right
1367 ft · 39 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
1205 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
18.2 mi · 18 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right
2876 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto North Main Street
26.7 mi · 31 min · North Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US 77 North: Junction City
62 m · 9 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US 77 North: Junction City
8.8 mi · 10 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
52 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
19.5 mi · 23 min
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Keep slight right
49.4 mi · 1 hr
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Continue straight
2784 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Cavalry Road
4 mi · 5 min · Cavalry Road
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Turn left onto Barton Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · Barton Road
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Continue on 18th Road
7.8 mi · 9 min · 18th Road
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Continue on Crawford Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Crawford Street
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Turn left onto 6th Street
1248 ft · 27 sec · 6th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 6th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Prairie Village and Clay Center.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 77 North
Keep slight right
49.4 mi · 01h 00m
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.
Sunny leaving Prairie Village and Sunny near Clay Center.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Prairie Village to Clay Center?
The road trip is about 142.7 miles (229.7 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?
Lost Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.4 miles from Prairie Village and 71.3 miles from Clay Center.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.9 miles (186.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:48 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.75 one way or $37.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Prairie Village and Sunny near Clay Center.
Stop Ideas Near Lost Springs
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 Lost Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Prairie Village and Clay Center. Straight-line distance: 115.9 mi (186.53 km).
#1 Prairie Village
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 22,315 |
| Coordinates | 37.6994600, -97.1381000 |
| Altitude | 412 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clay Center
City in Kansas
| Population | 4,173 |
| Coordinates | 39.3769400, -97.1247400 |
| Altitude | 366 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clay Center (-97.12474, 39.37694)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 230 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
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 | $3.72 | $18.75 | $37.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.11 | $20.69 | $41.39 |
| Premium | $4.46 | $22.46 | $44.93 |
| Diesel | $5.77 | $29.09 | $58.18 |
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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