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

The driving distance from Roeland Park, KS to Prairie Village, KS is about 180.1 miles (289.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 164.2 miles (264.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 23m 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
180.13 mi
02h 41m
Flight
164.23 mi
264.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
164.23 mi
Kilometers
264.3 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
180.13 mi
Kilometers
289.89 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Prairie Village
Sun, Apr 19, 3:48 AM CDT
Return by in Roeland Park
Sun, Apr 19, 6:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roeland Park
2026-04-19T01:06
Arrive Prairie Village
Sun, Apr 19, 3:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roeland Park
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 Roeland Park
90 mi
01h 20m
To Prairie Village
90.1 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph W
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Parish Drive

    1501 ft · 1 min · Parish Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Elledge Drive

    1177 ft · 58 sec · Elledge Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Roe Lane

    795 ft · 22 sec · Roe Lane

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Roe Boulevard

    1.1 km · 2 min · Roe Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on South 18th Street Expressway

    775 ft · 22 sec · South 18th Street Expressway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto I 35 South, US 69 South: Wichita

    47 m · 6 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on I 35 South, US 69 South: Wichita

    6.2 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

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

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    37.1 mi · 39 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    127.8 mi · 2 hr 8 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Andover

    1219 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    876 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East 21st Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East 21st Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Andover Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Andover Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West 8th Street

    849 ft · 37 sec · West 8th Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 8th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Roeland Park 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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 South
175 mi · 97%
North Andover Road
1.64 mi · 1%
East 21st Street
1.22 mi · 1%
Roe Boulevard
0.71 mi
Parish Drive
0.28 mi
Andover
0.23 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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
164.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Neosho Rapids
01h 20m from Roeland Park
Leave By
1:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Roeland Park 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 Roeland Park to Prairie Village?

The road trip is about 180.1 miles (289.9 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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 90 miles from Roeland Park and 90.1 miles from Prairie Village.

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

The direct path is about 164.2 miles (264.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 1:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.98 one way or $47.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Roeland Park 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 Roeland Park and Prairie Village. Straight-line distance: 164.23 mi (264.3 km).

Roeland Park

#1 Roeland Park

City in Johnson County, Kansas, United States

Population6,652
Coordinates39.0375100, -94.6321800
Altitude302
CountryUnited States
Prairie Village

#2 Prairie Village

City in Kansas, United States

Population22,315
Coordinates37.6994600, -97.1381000
Altitude412
CountryUnited States
Start: Parish Drive (-94.632262, 39.037477)
End: West 8th Street (-97.138097, 37.699563)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 290 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.36 gal
24.06 L · about $23.98
Round trip
$47.97
12.72 gal · 48.12 L
Estimated CO2
56.5 kg one way
Round trip: 113 kg / 249 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.98 $47.97
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.05 $54.10
Premium $4.65 $29.60 $59.20
Diesel $5.30 $33.73 $67.47

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Roeland Park and Prairie Village. The current time is 01:06:51.

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.