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

The driving distance from Prairie Village, KS to Parsons, KS is about 118.2 miles (190.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.8 miles (170.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
118.2 mi
02h 23m
Flight
105.81 mi
170.29 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.81 mi
Kilometers
170.29 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.2 mi
Kilometers
190.22 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parsons
Tue, May 5, 7:16 PM CDT
Return by in Prairie Village
Tue, May 5, 9:40 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Prairie Village
2026-05-05T16:53
Arrive Parsons
Tue, May 5, 7:16 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Prairie Village
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Fall River
KS

City in Greenwood County, Kansas

From Prairie Village
59 mi
01h 11m
To Parsons
59.2 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NNE
Destination
71°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 8th Street

    849 ft · 39 sec · West 8th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Andover Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Andover Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    8.1 mi · 10 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on West 7th Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · West 7th Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    7 mi · 8 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Atomic Veterans Memorial Highway

    61.9 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Atomic Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway

    48 m · 2 sec · Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway

    33.8 mi · 39 min · Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 24000 Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · 24000 Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    2 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Atomic Veterans Memorial Highway
61.9 mi · 52%
Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
33.8 mi · 29%
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
15.1 mi · 13%
24000 Road
3.24 mi · 3%
Main Street
1.98 mi · 2%
North Andover Road
1.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
105.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fall River
01h 11m from Prairie Village
Leave By
1:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy leaving Prairie Village and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Parsons.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 118.2 miles (190.2 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?

Fall River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59 miles from Prairie Village and 59.2 miles from Parsons.

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

The direct path is about 105.8 miles (170.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 1:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.73 one way or $31.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy around Prairie Village and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Parsons.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Prairie Village and Parsons. Straight-line distance: 105.81 mi (170.29 km).

Prairie Village

#1 Prairie Village

City in Kansas, United States

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

#2 Parsons

City in Labette County, Kansas, USA

Population9,463
Coordinates37.3403400, -95.2610800
Altitude275
CountryUnited States
Start: Prairie Village (-97.1381, 37.69946)
End: Parsons (-95.26108, 37.34034)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.17 gal
15.79 L · about $15.73
Round trip
$31.45
8.34 gal · 31.58 L
Estimated CO2
37.1 kg one way
Round trip: 74.1 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.73 $31.45
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.74 $35.47
Premium $4.65 $19.41 $38.81
Diesel $5.30 $22.12 $44.24

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Prairie Village and Parsons. The current time is 16:53:43.

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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.