How far is Prairie Village, KS from Scott City, KS?
The driving distance from Prairie Village, KS to Scott City, KS is about 237.1 miles (381.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 211.9 miles (341.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 31m 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 04h 45m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Barton County, Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Prairie Village and Scott City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prairie Village and Scott City.
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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 km · 1 min · North Andover Road
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Turn left onto West 13th Street
3.5 mi · 6 min · West 13th Street
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Take the ramp right
1369 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
7.7 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 135 North, KS 96 West, US 81 North, KS 15 North: Salina, Hutchinson
1.5 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 235 West, KS 96 West
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 96 West: Hutchinson
1576 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on KS 96, Hutchinson
39.6 mi · 44 min
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Turn left onto US 50 West, KS 14 North, KS 96 West: Kinsley
921 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Illinois Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · West Illinois Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward Lyons
29.9 mi · 36 min
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Turn left onto East Main Street
20.3 mi · 23 min · East Main Street
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Continue on East Santa Fe Boulevard
12.4 mi · 18 min · East Santa Fe Boulevard
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Turn right
117.5 mi · 2 hr 21 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Prairie Village and Scott City.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn right
117 mi · 02h 21m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Prairie Village and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Scott City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Prairie Village to Scott City?
The road trip is about 237.1 miles (381.5 km) and usually takes 04h 45m 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?
Great Bend is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.3 miles from Prairie Village and 118.7 miles from Scott City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 211.9 miles (341.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.2 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 7:28 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.98 one way or $65.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Prairie Village and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Scott City.
Stop Ideas Near Great Bend
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Great Bend City Hall
Ellinwood City Administrator
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Great Bend.
Hutchinson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Prairie Village and Scott City. Straight-line distance: 211.96 mi (341.11 km).
#1 Prairie Village
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 22,315 |
| Coordinates | 37.6994600, -97.1381000 |
| Altitude | 412 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Scott City
Human settlement in Scott County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 3,748 |
| Coordinates | 38.4825200, -100.9070900 |
| Altitude | 908 |
| Country | United States |
End: Scott City (-100.90709, 38.48252)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 382 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 57m |
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 | $3.94 | $32.98 | $65.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.29 | $35.88 | $71.76 |
| Premium | $4.66 | $39.04 | $78.08 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $49.53 | $99.05 |
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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