How far is Prairie Village, KS from Valley Center, KS?

The driving distance from Prairie Village, KS to Valley Center, KS is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.56 mi
00h 33m
Flight
15.89 mi
25.57 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.89 mi
Kilometers
25.57 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.56 mi
Kilometers
34.7 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Valley Center
Thu, Oct 15, 1:30 PM CDT
Return by in Prairie Village
Thu, Oct 15, 2:03 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Prairie Village
2026-10-15T12:57
Arrive Valley Center
Thu, Oct 15, 1:30 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Prairie Village
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Minneha
KS

Township in Sedgwick County, Kansas

From Prairie Village
10.7 mi
00h 16m
To Valley Center
10.8 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Today

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 22 mph WNW
Destination
67°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 23 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Prairie Village and Valley Center.

  1. 1

    Start on West 8th Street

    849 ft · 43 sec · West 8th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Andover Road

    1 km · 1 min · North Andover Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West 13th Street

    3.5 mi · 6 min · West 13th Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1369 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 135 North, KS 96 West, US 81 North, KS 15 North: Salina, Hutchinson

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward 77th Street

    1552 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East 77th Street North

    3126 ft · 2 min · East 77th Street North

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Broadway Street;East 77th Street North

    52 m · 3 sec · East 77th Street North

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary onto East 77th Street North

    2 mi · 5 min · East 77th Street North

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Meridian Avenue

    2656 ft · 55 sec · North Meridian Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on North Meridian Street

    930 ft · 24 sec · North Meridian Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West 2nd Street

    110 m · 21 sec · West 2nd Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Park Avenue

    13 m · 2 sec · North Park Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Park Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
74.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 13th Street
11.5 mi · 53%
I 135 North
5.62 mi · 26%
East 77th Street North
2.57 mi · 12%
North Andover Road
0.63 mi · 3%
North Meridian Avenue
0.5 mi · 2%
77th Street
0.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West 13th Street

Merge slight left

7.72 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
15.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Minneha
00h 16m from Prairie Village
Leave By
7:24 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Prairie Village and Chance Rain Showers near Valley Center.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Prairie Village to Valley Center?

The road trip is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Minneha is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from Prairie Village and 10.8 miles from Valley Center.

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

The direct path is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.04 one way or $6.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Prairie Village and Chance Rain Showers near Valley Center.

Stop Ideas Near Minneha

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Minneha and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 4.7 mi away

City Hall Parking

Wichita , KS
455S N Main St, Wichita, KS 67202
Rating 2.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
City of Wichita ​City Hall
Meeting point 4.7 mi away

City of Wichita ​City Hall

Wichita , KS
455 N Main St, Wichita, KS 67202
Rating 3.8/5 45 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 4.7 mi away

Wichita Municipal Court clerk

Wichita , KS
455 N Main St, Wichita, KS 67202
Rating 3.3/5 21 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Newton

38 mi away
414 North Main St.
RAIL

Hutchinson

71 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Prairie Village and Valley Center. Straight-line distance: 15.89 mi (25.57 km).

Prairie Village

#1 Prairie Village

City in Kansas, United States

Population22,315
Coordinates37.6994600, -97.1381000
Altitude412
CountryUnited States
Valley Center

#2 Valley Center

Township in Sedgwick County, Kansas

Population7,385
Coordinates37.8347300, -97.3733800
Altitude410
CountryUnited States
Start: Prairie Village (-97.1381, 37.69946)
End: Valley Center (-97.37338, 37.83473)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.76 gal
2.88 L · about $3.04
Round trip
$6.08
1.52 gal · 5.76 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.5 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.00 $3.04 $6.08
Mid-grade $4.35 $3.31 $6.62
Premium $4.73 $3.60 $7.19
Diesel $6.02 $4.57 $9.14

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Prairie Village and Valley Center. The current time is 12:57:12.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.