How far is Prairie Village, KS from Madison, KS?
The driving distance from Prairie Village, KS to Madison, KS is about 120.9 miles (194.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100.4 miles (161.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.
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 Madison.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prairie Village and Madison.
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Start on the route
721 ft · 59 sec
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Turn left onto West 75th Street
3.6 mi · 8 min · West 75th Street
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Turn left onto I 35 South, US 56 West, US 69 South, US 169 South: Wichita
1079 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 km · 47 sec
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Continue on I 35 South, US 56 West, US 169 South: Wichita
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
37.1 mi · 39 min
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Continue straight
51.7 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50 West, 6th Avenue
1083 ft · 40 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Mechanic Street
2647 ft · 1 min · Mechanic Street
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Turn right onto East South Avenue
114 m · 18 sec · East South Avenue
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Turn left onto South Commercial Street
10.4 mi · 15 min · South Commercial Street
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Continue on Road M
8.6 mi · 15 min · Road M
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Turn left onto West Madison
1.4 km · 2 min · West Madison
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Turn right onto 4th Street
1024 ft · 26 sec · 4th Street
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Turn left onto West Lincoln Street
128 m · 10 sec · West Lincoln Street
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Turn right onto 3rd Street
22 m · 3 sec · 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Prairie Village and Madison.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 35 South
Continue straight
51.7 mi · 00h 52m
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.
Slight Chance Drizzle leaving Prairie Village and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Madison.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Prairie Village to Madison?
The road trip is about 120.9 miles (194.6 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?
Williamsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.4 miles from Prairie Village and 60.5 miles from Madison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100.4 miles (161.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:40 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.32 one way or $32.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Drizzle around Prairie Village and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Madison.
Stop Ideas Near Williamsburg
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 Williamsburg.
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Lee's Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Prairie Village and Madison. Straight-line distance: 100.43 mi (161.62 km).
#1 Prairie Village
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 21,877 |
| Coordinates | 38.9916700, -94.6335700 |
| Altitude | 302 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Madison
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 606 |
| Coordinates | 38.1355800, -96.1358300 |
| Altitude | 334 |
| Country | United States |
End: Madison (-96.13583, 38.13558)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 195 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
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 | $3.82 | $16.32 | $32.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.19 | $17.89 | $35.77 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $19.45 | $38.89 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $25.28 | $50.57 |
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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