How far is Prairie Village, KS from Lyons, KS?
The driving distance from Prairie Village, KS to Lyons, KS is about 86.7 miles (139.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.1 miles (117.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.
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 Reno 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 Lyons.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prairie Village and Lyons.
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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 km · 1 min · North Andover Road
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Turn left onto West 13th Street
3.5 mi · 6 min · West 13th Street
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Take the ramp right
1369 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
7.7 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 135 North, KS 96 West, US 81 North, KS 15 North: Salina, Hutchinson
1.5 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 235 West, KS 96 West
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 96 West: Hutchinson
1576 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on KS 96, Hutchinson
39.6 mi · 44 min
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Turn left onto US 50 West, KS 14 North, KS 96 West: Kinsley
921 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Illinois Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · West Illinois Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward Lyons
29.7 mi · 35 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Grand Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Prairie Village and Lyons.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
KS 96
Keep slight left to continue on KS 96, Hutchinson
39.6 mi · 00h 44m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Prairie Village and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lyons.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Prairie Village to Lyons?
The road trip is about 86.7 miles (139.6 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?
Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.3 miles from Prairie Village and 43.4 miles from Lyons.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.1 miles (117.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 3:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.24 one way or $24.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Prairie Village and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lyons.
Stop Ideas Near Haven
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 Haven.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Prairie Village and Lyons. Straight-line distance: 73.08 mi (117.61 km).
#1 Prairie Village
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 22,315 |
| Coordinates | 37.6994600, -97.1381000 |
| Altitude | 412 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lyons
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 3,433 |
| Coordinates | 38.3450100, -98.2017300 |
| Altitude | 512 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lyons (-98.20173, 38.34501)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 140 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $4.00 | $12.24 | $24.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $13.32 | $26.63 |
| Premium | $4.73 | $14.48 | $28.95 |
| Diesel | $6.02 | $18.41 | $36.81 |
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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