How far is Prairie Village, KS from Goddard, KS?
The driving distance from Prairie Village, KS to Goddard, KS is about 26.1 miles (42 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24 miles (38.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The largest city in Kansas and the center of the Wichita metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Prairie Village and Goddard.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prairie Village and Goddard.
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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 · 3 min · North Andover Road
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Turn right onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
24.2 mi · 31 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1683 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn right
34 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Prairie Village and Goddard.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Turn right onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
24.2 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Prairie Village and Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Goddard.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Prairie Village to Goddard?
The road trip is about 26.1 miles (42 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wichita is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from Prairie Village and 13.1 miles from Goddard.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24 miles (38.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.69 one way or $7.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Prairie Village and Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Goddard.
Stop Ideas Near Wichita
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking
City of Wichita City Hall
Wichita Municipal Court clerk
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wichita.
Newton
Hutchinson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Prairie Village and Goddard. Straight-line distance: 24.07 mi (38.73 km).
#1 Prairie Village
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 22,315 |
| Coordinates | 37.6994600, -97.1381000 |
| Altitude | 412 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Goddard
City in Kansas, USA
| Population | 4,962 |
| Coordinates | 37.6597400, -97.5753300 |
| Altitude | 446 |
| Country | United States |
End: Goddard (-97.57533, 37.65974)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.01 | $3.69 | $7.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.36 | $4.01 | $8.02 |
| Premium | $4.75 | $4.37 | $8.74 |
| Diesel | $6.01 | $5.53 | $11.06 |
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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