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

The driving distance from Prairie Village, KS to Pratt, KS is about 90.5 miles (145.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.6 miles (140.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
90.5 mi
01h 50m
Flight
87.56 mi
140.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.56 mi
Kilometers
140.91 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.5 mi
Kilometers
145.65 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pratt
Tue, May 12, 10:05 PM CDT
Return by in Prairie Village
Tue, May 12, 11:55 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Prairie Village
2026-05-12T20:14
Arrive Pratt
Tue, May 12, 10:05 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:48 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
Waterloo
KS

Human settlement in United States of America

From Prairie Village
45.2 mi
00h 55m
To Pratt
45.4 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 20 mph SSW
Destination
92°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 17 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 3 min · North Andover Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    53.1 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on D Avenue

    2.4 mi · 5 min · D Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Cannonball Stageline

    31.5 mi · 35 min · Cannonball Stageline

  6. 6

    Continue on East 1st Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · East 1st Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Oak Street

    760 ft · 35 sec · South Oak Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East 3rd Street

    65 m · 9 sec · East 3rd Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
53.1 mi · 59%
Cannonball Stageline
31.5 mi · 35%
D Avenue
2.44 mi · 3%
East 1st Street
1.71 mi · 2%
North Andover Road
1.38 mi · 2%
West 8th Street
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

Turn right onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

53.1 mi · 01h 02m

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
01h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
87.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waterloo
00h 55m from Prairie Village
Leave By
2:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Prairie Village and Sunny near Pratt.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 90.5 miles (145.6 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

Waterloo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.2 miles from Prairie Village and 45.4 miles from Pratt.

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

The direct path is about 87.6 miles (140.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.03 one way or $24.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Prairie Village and Sunny near Pratt.

Stop Ideas Near Waterloo

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Waterloo, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Hutchinson

42 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave
RAIL

Newton

67 mi away
414 North Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Prairie Village and Pratt. Straight-line distance: 87.56 mi (140.91 km).

Prairie Village

#1 Prairie Village

City in Kansas, United States

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

#2 Pratt

City in Pratt County, Kansas, United States of America

Population6,463
Coordinates37.6439100, -98.7375900
Altitude575
CountryUnited States
Start: Prairie Village (-97.1381, 37.69946)
End: Pratt (-98.73759, 37.64391)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.19 gal
12.09 L · about $12.03
Round trip
$24.06
6.38 gal · 24.18 L
Estimated CO2
28.3 kg one way
Round trip: 56.7 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.03 $24.06
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.57 $27.13
Premium $4.65 $14.85 $29.69
Diesel $5.30 $16.92 $33.84

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Prairie Village and Pratt. The current time is 20:14:26.

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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.