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

The driving distance from Prairie Village, KS to Andover, KS is about 175.9 miles (283.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 161.8 miles (260.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 25m 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
175.91 mi
02h 42m
Flight
161.81 mi
260.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
161.81 mi
Kilometers
260.41 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
175.91 mi
Kilometers
283.1 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Andover
Fri, May 1, 4:18 AM CDT
Return by in Prairie Village
Fri, May 1, 7:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Prairie Village
2026-05-01T01:35
Arrive Andover
Fri, May 1, 4:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:04 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
Neosho Rapids
KS

City in Lyon County, Kansas, United States

From Prairie Village
87.9 mi
01h 21m
To Andover
88 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NNE
Destination
67°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    721 ft · 59 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 75th Street

    3.6 mi · 8 min · West 75th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto I 35 South, US 56 West, US 69 South, US 169 South: Wichita

    1079 ft · 28 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1.1 km · 47 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on I 35 South, US 56 West, US 169 South: Wichita

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    37.1 mi · 39 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    127.8 mi · 2 hr 8 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Andover

    1219 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right

    876 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East 21st Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East 21st Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Andover Road

    1 km · 1 min · North Andover Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Harrison Street

    104 m · 20 sec · Harrison Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    20 m · 3 sec · North Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 South
170 mi · 97%
West 75th Street
3.6 mi · 2%
East 21st Street
1.22 mi · 1%
North Andover Road
0.64 mi
Harrison Street
0.06 mi
North Main Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

I 35 South

Continue straight

128 mi · 02h 08m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
161.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Neosho Rapids
01h 21m from Prairie Village
Leave By
1:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 175.9 miles (283.1 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?

Neosho Rapids is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.9 miles from Prairie Village and 88 miles from Andover.

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

The direct path is about 161.8 miles (260.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 1:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.42 one way or $46.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Neosho Rapids

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

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

RAIL

Topeka

81 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Lawrence

94 mi away
413 East 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Prairie Village and Andover. Straight-line distance: 161.81 mi (260.41 km).

Prairie Village

#1 Prairie Village

City in Kansas, United States

Population21,877
Coordinates38.9916700, -94.6335700
Altitude302
CountryUnited States
Andover

#2 Andover

City in Kansas, United States

Population13,672
Coordinates37.7139000, -97.1364300
Altitude412
CountryUnited States
Start: (-94.632895, 38.991974)
End: North Main Street (-97.136329, 37.713898)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 283 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.21 gal
23.5 L · about $23.42
Round trip
$46.84
12.42 gal · 47 L
Estimated CO2
55.2 kg one way
Round trip: 110.4 kg / 243 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.42 $46.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.41 $52.82
Premium $4.65 $28.90 $57.80
Diesel $5.30 $32.94 $65.88

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Prairie Village and Andover. The current time is 01:35:36.

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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.