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

The driving distance from Prairie Village, KS to Tecumseh, KS is about 131.6 miles (211.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125.8 miles (202.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
131.63 mi
02h 18m
Flight
125.75 mi
202.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.75 mi
Kilometers
202.37 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.63 mi
Kilometers
211.84 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tecumseh
Sat, Apr 18, 10:57 AM CDT
Return by in Prairie Village
Sat, Apr 18, 1:15 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Prairie Village
2026-04-18T08:38
Arrive Tecumseh
Sat, Apr 18, 10:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:54 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

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
Plymouth
KS

Human settlement in United States of America

From Prairie Village
65.8 mi
01h 09m
To Tecumseh
65.8 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 mph NNW
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 8th Street

    849 ft · 43 sec · West 8th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Andover Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Andover Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East 21st Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East 21st Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1367 ft · 39 sec

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1205 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike

    69.5 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Kansas Turnpike

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Kansas Turnpike

    54.9 mi · 55 min · Kansas Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I-70 West, US 40 West, KS 4 West: Topeka, Valley Falls

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    3063 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    140 m · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Oakland Expressway

    2797 ft · 36 sec · Oakland Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    2249 ft · 60 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Southeast Tecumseh Road

    1587 ft · 45 sec · Southeast Tecumseh Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Southeast 3rd Terrace

    825 ft · 36 sec · Southeast 3rd Terrace

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southeast 3rd Terrace

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kansas Turnpike
124 mi · 95%
North Andover Road
1.63 mi · 1%
East 21st Street
1.48 mi · 1%
I-70 West
1.37 mi · 1%
Oakland Expressway
0.96 mi · 1%
Southeast Tecumseh Road
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

Kansas Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike

69.5 mi · 01h 10m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
125.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymouth
01h 09m from Prairie Village
Leave By
1:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Prairie Village and Chance Rain Showers near Tecumseh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 131.6 miles (211.8 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?

Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.8 miles from Prairie Village and 65.8 miles from Tecumseh.

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

The direct path is about 125.8 miles (202.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 1:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.50 one way or $34.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Prairie Village and Chance Rain Showers near Tecumseh.

Stop Ideas Near Plymouth

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Plymouth, 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 Plymouth.

RAIL

Topeka

92 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Newton

97 mi away
414 North Main St.
RAIL

Lawrence

114 mi away
413 East 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Prairie Village and Tecumseh. Straight-line distance: 125.75 mi (202.37 km).

Prairie Village

#1 Prairie Village

City in Kansas, United States

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

#2 Tecumseh

Unincorporated community in Shawnee County, Kansas

Population7,777
Coordinates39.0480600, -95.5791500
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Start: Prairie Village (-97.1381, 37.69946)
End: Tecumseh (-95.57915, 39.04806)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 212 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.64 gal
17.58 L · about $17.50
Round trip
$34.99
9.28 gal · 35.16 L
Estimated CO2
41.2 kg one way
Round trip: 82.5 kg / 182 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.50 $34.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.73 $39.47
Premium $4.65 $21.59 $43.19
Diesel $5.30 $24.61 $49.22

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Prairie Village and Tecumseh. The current time is 08:38:42.

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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.