How far is Prairie Village, KS from Kansas City, KS?
The driving distance from Prairie Village, KS to Kansas City, KS is about 185.9 miles (299.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 167.4 miles (269.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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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 40m.
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.
Human settlement in Lyon County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Prairie Village and Kansas City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prairie Village and Kansas City.
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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
69.5 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Kansas Turnpike
110.7 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East, US 24 East, US 40 East, US 69 North: Saint Louis
1600 ft · 25 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 69 North, US 169 South
943 ft · 21 sec
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Turn left onto South 7th Street Trafficway
1.5 mi · 4 min · South 7th Street Trafficway
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Turn left onto Armstrong Avenue
86 m · 18 sec · Armstrong Avenue
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Turn left
45 m · 11 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 Kansas City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Kansas Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Kansas Turnpike
111 mi · 01h 52m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Prairie Village and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kansas City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Prairie Village to Kansas City?
The road trip is about 185.9 miles (299.1 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?
Admire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.8 miles from Prairie Village and 93 miles from Kansas City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 167.4 miles (269.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 $24.74 one way or $49.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Prairie Village and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kansas City.
Stop Ideas Near Admire
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 Admire.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Prairie Village and Kansas City. Straight-line distance: 167.42 mi (269.43 km).
#1 Prairie Village
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 22,315 |
| Coordinates | 37.6994600, -97.1381000 |
| Altitude | 412 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kansas City
The second most populous city in Kansas.
| Population | 152,960 |
| Coordinates | 39.1141700, -94.6274600 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| Country | United States |
End: Armstrong Avenue (-94.627458, 39.114578)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 299 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 19m |
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 | $24.74 | $49.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.90 | $55.80 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $30.53 | $61.06 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $34.79 | $69.59 |
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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