How far is Prairie Village, KS from Monmouth, KS?
The driving distance from Prairie Village, KS to Monmouth, KS is about 138.6 miles (223 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 122.8 miles (197.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.
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 Wilson 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 Monmouth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prairie Village and Monmouth.
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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 · 2 min · North Andover Road
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Turn left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
8.1 mi · 10 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on West 7th Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · West 7th Avenue
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Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
7 mi · 8 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Atomic Veterans Memorial Highway
61.9 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Atomic Veterans Memorial Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
48 m · 2 sec · Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
57.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto South 90th Street
1.6 mi · 6 min · South 90th Street
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Turn right onto East 516th Avenue
1026 ft · 45 sec · East 516th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 516th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Prairie Village and Monmouth.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Atomic Veterans Memorial Highway
Continue on Atomic Veterans Memorial Highway
61.9 mi · 01h 12m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Prairie Village to Monmouth?
The road trip is about 138.6 miles (223 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?
New Albany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.2 miles from Prairie Village and 69.4 miles from Monmouth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 122.8 miles (197.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 12:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.56 one way or $39.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Prairie Village and Rain Showers Likely near Monmouth.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Prairie Village and Monmouth. Straight-line distance: 122.83 mi (197.67 km).
#1 Prairie Village
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 22,315 |
| Coordinates | 37.6994600, -97.1381000 |
| Altitude | 412 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Monmouth
Unincorporated community in Kansas, United States
| Population | 3,109 |
| Coordinates | 37.3631100, -94.9369100 |
| Altitude | 267 |
| Country | United States |
End: Monmouth (-94.93691, 37.36311)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 223 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
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 | $19.56 | $39.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $21.28 | $42.56 |
| Premium | $4.73 | $23.13 | $46.27 |
| Diesel | $6.02 | $29.41 | $58.83 |
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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