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

The driving distance from Prairie Village, KS to Prairie Village, KS is about 177 miles (284.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 162.4 miles (261.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 28m 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
177 mi
02h 44m
Flight
162.44 mi
261.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.44 mi
Kilometers
261.42 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
177 mi
Kilometers
284.86 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Prairie Village
Mon, Jun 1, 8:41 AM CDT
Return by in Prairie Village
Mon, Jun 1, 11:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Prairie Village
2026-06-01T05:57
Arrive Prairie Village
Mon, Jun 1, 8:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:02 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
88.4 mi
01h 22m
To Prairie Village
88.5 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NNE
Destination
91°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Andover Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West 8th Street

    849 ft · 37 sec · West 8th Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 8th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 South
170 mi · 96%
West 75th Street
3.6 mi · 2%
North Andover Road
1.64 mi · 1%
East 21st Street
1.22 mi · 1%
Andover
0.23 mi
West 8th Street
0.16 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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.6 mi
162.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Neosho Rapids
01h 22m from Prairie Village
Leave By
1:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Prairie Village and Sunny near Prairie Village.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 177 miles (284.9 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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 88.4 miles from Prairie Village and 88.5 miles from Prairie Village.

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

The direct path is about 162.4 miles (261.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 1:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.57 one way or $47.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Prairie Village and Sunny near Prairie Village.

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 Prairie Village. Straight-line distance: 162.44 mi (261.42 km).

Prairie Village

#1 Prairie Village

City in Kansas, United States

Population21,877
Coordinates38.9916700, -94.6335700
Altitude302
CountryUnited States
Prairie Village

#2 Prairie Village

City in Kansas, United States

Population22,315
Coordinates37.6994600, -97.1381000
Altitude412
CountryUnited States
Start: (-94.632895, 38.991974)
End: West 8th Street (-97.138097, 37.699563)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 285 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.25 gal
23.64 L · about $23.57
Round trip
$47.14
12.5 gal · 47.28 L
Estimated CO2
55.5 kg one way
Round trip: 111.1 kg / 245 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.57 $47.14
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.58 $53.16
Premium $4.65 $29.09 $58.18
Diesel $5.30 $33.15 $66.30

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Prairie Village and Prairie Village. The current time is 05:57:00.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.