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

The driving distance from Prairie Village, KS to Eudora, KS is about 161.6 miles (260 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140 miles (225.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
161.56 mi
02h 52m
Flight
140.03 mi
225.35 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.03 mi
Kilometers
225.35 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
161.56 mi
Kilometers
260 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eudora
Thu, Apr 23, 4:41 AM CDT
Return by in Prairie Village
Thu, Apr 23, 7:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Prairie Village
2026-04-23T01:48
Arrive Eudora
Thu, Apr 23, 4:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Prairie Village
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Americus
KS

Township in Lyon County, Kansas

From Prairie Village
80.7 mi
01h 26m
To Eudora
80.8 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
22 to 26 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Kansas Turnpike

    70 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Kansas Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 10: Lecompton, Lawrence

    2307 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Lawrence Trafficway

    14.5 mi · 17 min · South Lawrence Trafficway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 1057: East 1900 Road

    1290 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East 1900 Road

    2964 ft · 1 min · East 1900 Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North 1400 Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North 1400 Road

  13. 13

    Continue on West 10th Street

    2359 ft · 1 min · West 10th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Main Street

    156 m · 22 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kansas Turnpike
140 mi · 86%
South Lawrence Trafficway
14.5 mi · 9%
North 1400 Road
2.25 mi · 1%
North Andover Road
1.63 mi · 1%
East 21st Street
1.48 mi · 1%
East 1900 Road
0.56 mi
Longest Stretch

Kansas Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Kansas Turnpike

70 mi · 01h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.6 mi
140 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Americus
01h 26m from Prairie Village
Leave By
12:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Prairie Village and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Eudora.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 161.6 miles (260 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?

Americus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.7 miles from Prairie Village and 80.8 miles from Eudora.

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

The direct path is about 140 miles (225.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 12:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.49 one way or $42.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Prairie Village and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Eudora.

Stop Ideas Near Americus

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

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

RAIL

Topeka

80 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Lawrence

103 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Newton

107 mi away
414 North Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Prairie Village and Eudora. Straight-line distance: 140.03 mi (225.35 km).

Prairie Village

#1 Prairie Village

City in Kansas, United States

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

#2 Eudora

City in Kansas, United States

Population6,393
Coordinates38.9433400, -95.0985800
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Start: Prairie Village (-97.1381, 37.69946)
End: Eudora (-95.09858, 38.94334)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 260 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.7 gal
21.58 L · about $21.49
Round trip
$42.99
11.4 gal · 43.16 L
Estimated CO2
50.7 kg one way
Round trip: 101.3 kg / 223 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.49 $42.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.24 $48.48
Premium $4.65 $26.53 $53.06
Diesel $5.30 $30.23 $60.47

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Prairie Village and Eudora. The current time is 01:48:58.

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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.