How far is Prairie Village, KS from Mulvane, KS?

The driving distance from Prairie Village, KS to Mulvane, KS is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.57 mi
00h 35m
Flight
16.59 mi
26.7 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.59 mi
Kilometers
26.7 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.57 mi
Kilometers
37.94 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mulvane
Tue, Apr 14, 2:50 PM CDT
Return by in Prairie Village
Tue, Apr 14, 3:25 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Prairie Village
2026-04-14T14:15
Arrive Mulvane
Tue, Apr 14, 2:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Prairie Village
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Eastborough
KS

Human settlement in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States of America

From Prairie Village
11.8 mi
00h 17m
To Mulvane
11.8 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 22 mph SSW
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 23 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Prairie Village and Mulvane.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Prairie Village and Mulvane.

  1. 1

    Start on West 8th Street

    849 ft · 39 sec · West 8th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Andover Road

    1997 ft · 44 sec · North Andover Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Central Avenue

    3 mi · 5 min · West Central Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North 127th Street East

    1374 ft · 33 sec · North 127th Street East

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 35, KS 96: Kansas Turnpike

    109 m · 9 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35, KS 96 West: Hutchinson, Kansas Turnpike

    1998 ft · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35 South: Kansas Turnpike South, Wichita, Oklahoma City

    1369 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike

    7.5 mi · 7 min · Kansas Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 15: Wichita K-15

    2608 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    45 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Turnpike Drive

    1143 ft · 19 sec · Turnpike Drive

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Southeast Boulevard

    5.1 mi · 8 min · South Southeast Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on North Baltimore Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Baltimore Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on South Southeast Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 4 min · South Southeast Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Eisenhower Memorial Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Eisenhower Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North 2nd Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · North 2nd Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Prather Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Prairie Village and Mulvane.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
72 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Southeast Boulevard
7.5 mi · 32%
Kansas Turnpike
7.49 mi · 32%
West Central Avenue
2.98 mi · 13%
North Baltimore Avenue
1.51 mi · 6%
Eisenhower Memorial Highway
0.95 mi · 4%
North 2nd Avenue
0.9 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Kansas Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike

7.49 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
16.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eastborough
00h 17m from Prairie Village
Leave By
7:20 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Prairie Village and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mulvane.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Prairie Village to Mulvane?

The road trip is about 23.5 miles (37.9 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?

Eastborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.8 miles from Prairie Village and 11.8 miles from Mulvane.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.13 one way or $6.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Prairie Village and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mulvane.

Stop Ideas Near Eastborough

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Eastborough and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 5 mi away

City Hall Parking

Wichita , KS
455S N Main St, Wichita, KS 67202
Rating 2.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
City of Wichita ​City Hall
Meeting point 5.1 mi away

City of Wichita ​City Hall

Wichita , KS
455 N Main St, Wichita, KS 67202
Rating 3.8/5 45 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 5.1 mi away

Wichita Municipal Court clerk

Wichita , KS
455 N Main St, Wichita, KS 67202
Rating 3.3/5 21 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Eastborough.

RAIL

Newton

41 mi away
414 North Main St.
RAIL

Hutchinson

71 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Prairie Village and Mulvane. Straight-line distance: 16.59 mi (26.7 km).

Prairie Village

#1 Prairie Village

City in Kansas, United States

Population22,315
Coordinates37.6994600, -97.1381000
Altitude412
CountryUnited States
Mulvane

#2 Mulvane

City in Kansas, United States of America

Population6,566
Coordinates37.4744600, -97.2439300
Altitude376
CountryUnited States
Start: Prairie Village (-97.1381, 37.69946)
End: Mulvane (-97.24393, 37.47446)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.83 gal
3.15 L · about $3.13
Round trip
$6.26
1.66 gal · 6.3 L
Estimated CO2
7.4 kg one way
Round trip: 14.8 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.13 $6.26
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.53 $7.06
Premium $4.65 $3.86 $7.73
Diesel $5.30 $4.40 $8.80

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kansas · Apr 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Prairie Village and Mulvane. The current time is 14:15:11.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.