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

The driving distance from Prairie Village, KS to Garnett, KS is about 130.7 miles (210.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.8 miles (178.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 19m 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
130.74 mi
02h 39m
Flight
110.78 mi
178.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.78 mi
Kilometers
178.29 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.74 mi
Kilometers
210.4 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Garnett
Tue, Oct 20, 4:20 AM CDT
Return by in Prairie Village
Tue, Oct 20, 6:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Prairie Village
2026-10-20T01:40
Arrive Garnett
Tue, Oct 20, 4:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:10 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
Quincy
KS

Human settlement in United States of America

From Prairie Village
65.3 mi
01h 19m
To Garnett
65.4 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Oct 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SSE
Destination
72°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Oct 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    13.2 mi · 13 min · Kansas Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1768 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Boyer Road

    79 m · 6 sec · Boyer Road

  9. 9

    Take the exit left

    61 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto West Central Avenue

    4.9 mi · 9 min · West Central Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    64.9 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    14 mi · 16 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1039 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North State Street

    2287 ft · 48 sec · North State Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Lincoln Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Lincoln Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Kentucky Street

    1 km · 1 min · North Kentucky Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Dakota Road

    1 km · 2 min · North Dakota Road

  18. 18

    Turn left

    17.5 mi · 20 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    68 m · 3 sec

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West 6th Avenue

    2040 ft · 40 sec · West 6th Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South Oak Street

    639 ft · 30 sec · South Oak Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Oak Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Central Avenue
83.9 mi · 64%
Kansas Turnpike
13.6 mi · 10%
North Dakota Road
9.59 mi · 7%
North Andover Road
1.63 mi · 1%
East 21st Street
1.48 mi · 1%
West Lincoln Street
1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Central Avenue

Continue straight

64.9 mi · 01h 15m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.9 mi
110.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Quincy
01h 19m from Prairie Village
Leave By
1:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Prairie Village and Mostly Sunny near Garnett.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 130.7 miles (210.4 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?

Quincy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.3 miles from Prairie Village and 65.4 miles from Garnett.

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

The direct path is about 110.8 miles (178.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 1:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.36 one way or $36.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Prairie Village and Mostly Sunny near Garnett.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Prairie Village and Garnett. Straight-line distance: 110.78 mi (178.29 km).

Prairie Village

#1 Prairie Village

City in Kansas, United States

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

#2 Garnett

City in Anderson County, Kansas, United States of America

Population3,258
Coordinates38.2805800, -95.2419200
Altitude326
CountryUnited States
Start: Prairie Village (-97.1381, 37.69946)
End: Garnett (-95.24192, 38.28058)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 210 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.61 gal
17.46 L · about $18.36
Round trip
$36.71
9.22 gal · 34.92 L
Estimated CO2
41 kg one way
Round trip: 81.9 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.98 $18.36 $36.71
Mid-grade $4.33 $19.96 $39.92
Premium $4.70 $21.65 $43.31
Diesel $6.08 $28.03 $56.06

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 · Oct 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Prairie Village and Garnett. The current time is 01:40:13.

Distance to Other Cities

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