How far is Prairie Village, KS from Ulysses, KS?
The driving distance from Prairie Village, KS to Ulysses, KS is about 243.5 miles (391.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 230.8 miles (371.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 16m 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 05h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Kiowa County, Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Prairie Village and Ulysses.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prairie Village and Ulysses.
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Start on West 8th Street
849 ft · 39 sec · West 8th Street
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Turn right onto North Andover Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Andover Road
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Turn right onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
53.1 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on D Avenue
2.4 mi · 5 min · D Avenue
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Continue on Cannonball Stageline
31.5 mi · 35 min · Cannonball Stageline
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Continue on East 1st Street
3.1 mi · 7 min · East 1st Street
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Continue on Cannonball Stageline
28.7 mi · 33 min · Cannonball Stageline
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Continue on East Kansas Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · East Kansas Avenue
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Continue on The Yellow Brick Road
8.3 mi · 10 min · The Yellow Brick Road
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Keep slight right
33.7 mi · 41 min
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Turn left
3.5 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right
833 ft · 11 sec
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Turn straight
32.4 mi · 39 min
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Turn right
16.6 mi · 29 min
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Continue straight
27 mi · 36 min
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Turn right onto South Missouri Street
1563 ft · 48 sec · South Missouri Street
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Turn left onto East Grant Avenue
92 m · 15 sec · East Grant Avenue
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Turn right onto North Court Street
69 m · 10 sec · North Court Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Court Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Prairie Village and Ulysses.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Prairie Village and Sunny near Ulysses.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Prairie Village to Ulysses?
The road trip is about 243.5 miles (391.9 km) and usually takes 05h 08m 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?
Greensburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.5 miles from Prairie Village and 122 miles from Ulysses.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 230.8 miles (371.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 6:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.39 one way or $64.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Prairie Village and Sunny near Ulysses.
Stop Ideas Near Greensburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greensburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Prairie Village and Ulysses. Straight-line distance: 230.85 mi (371.52 km).
#1 Prairie Village
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 22,315 |
| Coordinates | 37.6994600, -97.1381000 |
| Altitude | 412 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ulysses
City in and the county seat of Grant County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 5,546 |
| Coordinates | 37.5814100, -101.3551700 |
| Altitude | 930 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ulysses (-101.35517, 37.58141)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 392 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 02m |
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 | $3.77 | $32.39 | $64.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $36.53 | $73.07 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $39.98 | $79.96 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $45.56 | $91.12 |
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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