How far is Prairie Village, KS from Fort Scott, KS?
The driving distance from Prairie Village, KS to Fort Scott, KS is about 141.8 miles (228.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133 miles (214.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 46m 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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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 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in Woodson County, Kansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Prairie Village and Fort Scott.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prairie Village and Fort Scott.
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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
13.2 mi · 13 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right
1768 ft · 50 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Boyer Road
79 m · 6 sec · Boyer Road
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Take the exit left
61 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight right onto West Central Avenue
4.9 mi · 9 min · West Central Avenue
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Continue straight
64.9 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Continue straight
14 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
1.5 km · 3 min
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Continue on East Madison Avenue
127 m · 10 sec · East Madison Avenue
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Continue on East Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · East Street
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Continue on West 1st Street
36.5 mi · 42 min · West 1st Street
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Turn right
97 m · 18 sec
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Turn left onto North National Avenue
1 mi · 3 min · North National Avenue
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Turn right onto West 2nd Street
85 m · 12 sec · West 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Prairie Village and Fort Scott.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
West Central Avenue
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64.9 mi · 01h 15m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Prairie Village and Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Scott.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Prairie Village to Fort Scott?
The road trip is about 141.8 miles (228.2 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?
Toronto is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.8 miles from Prairie Village and 71 miles from Fort Scott.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133 miles (214.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.86 one way or $37.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Prairie Village and Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Scott.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Prairie Village and Fort Scott. Straight-line distance: 133.06 mi (214.14 km).
#1 Prairie Village
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 22,315 |
| Coordinates | 37.6994600, -97.1381000 |
| Altitude | 412 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Scott
City in Kansas, USA
| Population | 7,648 |
| Coordinates | 37.8397600, -94.7083000 |
| Altitude | 258 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort Scott (-94.7083, 37.83976)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 228 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 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 | $3.77 | $18.86 | $37.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.27 | $42.53 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.27 | $46.54 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.52 | $53.04 |
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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