How far is Prairie Village, KS from Atchison, KS?
The driving distance from Prairie Village, KS to Atchison, KS is about 59.5 miles (95.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.3 miles (76.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Prairie Village and Atchison.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prairie Village and Atchison.
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Start on the route
721 ft · 59 sec
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Turn left onto West 75th Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · West 75th Street
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Turn right onto Metcalf Avenue
3.2 mi · 5 min · Metcalf Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Harry Darby Memorial Highway
8.2 mi · 10 min · Harry Darby Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Harry Darby Memorial Highway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Harry Darby Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Harry Darby Memorial Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Harry Darby Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 29 North, US 71 North: K.C.I. Airport, Saint Joseph
2291 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight right
10.2 mi · 12 min
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Merge slight left
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 29 North, US 71 North: Saint Joseph
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 273 North: Tracy, Weston
1227 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto 273 Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · 273 Highway
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Continue on 273 Highway
4 mi · 6 min · 273 Highway
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Turn right onto 45 Highway
13.7 mi · 18 min · 45 Highway
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Continue on Southwest 45 Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Southwest 45 Highway
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Turn left onto Southwest 59 Highway
3.4 mi · 5 min · Southwest 59 Highway
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Continue on Amelia Earhart Bridge
2730 ft · 1 min · Amelia Earhart Bridge
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Turn right onto South 4th Street
1196 ft · 35 sec · South 4th Street
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Turn left onto Kansas Avenue
1116 ft · 31 sec · Kansas Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kansas Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Prairie Village and Atchison.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
45 Highway
Turn right onto 45 Highway
13.7 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Prairie Village and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Atchison.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Prairie Village to Atchison?
The road trip is about 59.5 miles (95.8 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?
Leavenworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.8 miles from Prairie Village and 29.8 miles from Atchison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.3 miles (76.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.92 one way or $15.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Prairie Village and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Atchison.
Stop Ideas Near Leavenworth
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 Leavenworth.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Prairie Village and Atchison. Straight-line distance: 47.33 mi (76.17 km).
#1 Prairie Village
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 21,877 |
| Coordinates | 38.9916700, -94.6335700 |
| Altitude | 302 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Atchison
City in Kansas, USA
| Population | 10,427 |
| Coordinates | 39.5630500, -95.1216400 |
| Altitude | 248 |
| Country | United States |
End: Atchison (-95.12164, 39.56305)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 96 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $7.92 | $15.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.93 | $17.86 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.77 | $19.55 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.14 | $22.28 |
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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