How far is Prairie Village, KS from Mission, KS?
The driving distance from Prairie Village, KS to Mission, KS is about 177.7 miles (286 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 162.8 miles (262 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 09m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lyon County, Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Prairie Village and Mission.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prairie Village and Mission.
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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 right
95.5 mi · 1 hr 38 min
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Continue on I 35 North, US 56 East, US 169 North: Des Moines
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight right
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 56 East, US 69 North, US 169 North: Shawnee Mission Parkway
813 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 56, US 69, US 169: Shawnee Mission Parkway
66 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left onto Shawnee Mission Parkway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Shawnee Mission Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Shawnee Mission Parkway
2465 ft · 54 sec · Shawnee Mission Parkway
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Turn left onto Lamar Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Lamar Avenue
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Turn right onto West 56th Street
730 ft · 32 sec · West 56th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 56th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Prairie Village and Mission.
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 right
95.5 mi · 01h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Prairie Village and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mission.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Prairie Village to Mission?
The road trip is about 177.7 miles (286 km) and usually takes 03h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Neosho Rapids is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.8 miles from Prairie Village and 88.9 miles from Mission.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 162.8 miles (262 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.64 one way or $47.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Prairie Village and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mission.
Stop Ideas Near Neosho Rapids
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 Neosho Rapids.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Prairie Village and Mission. Straight-line distance: 162.8 mi (262 km).
#1 Prairie Village
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 22,315 |
| Coordinates | 37.6994600, -97.1381000 |
| Altitude | 412 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mission
City in Kansas, USA
| Population | 9,873 |
| Coordinates | 39.0277800, -94.6557900 |
| Altitude | 310 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mission (-94.65579, 39.02778)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 286 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 13m |
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 | $23.64 | $47.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.67 | $53.33 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.18 | $58.36 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.26 | $66.51 |
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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