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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.
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.
City in Lyon County, Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
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.
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Start on Parish Drive
1501 ft · 1 min · Parish Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Elledge Drive
1177 ft · 58 sec · Elledge Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Roe Lane
795 ft · 22 sec · Roe Lane
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Turn right onto Roe Boulevard
1.1 km · 2 min · Roe Boulevard
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Continue on South 18th Street Expressway
775 ft · 22 sec · South 18th Street Expressway
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Turn left onto I 35 South, US 69 South: Wichita
47 m · 6 sec
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Continue on I 35 South, US 69 South: Wichita
6.2 mi · 8 min
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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
127.8 mi · 2 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Andover
1219 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right
876 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left onto East 21st Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · East 21st Street
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Turn left onto North Andover Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Andover Road
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Turn right onto West 8th Street
849 ft · 37 sec · West 8th Street
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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.
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
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128 mi · 02h 08m
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Neosho Rapids.
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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).
#1 Roeland Park
City in Johnson County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 6,652 |
| Coordinates | 39.0375100, -94.6321800 |
| Altitude | 302 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Prairie Village
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 22,315 |
| Coordinates | 37.6994600, -97.1381000 |
| Altitude | 412 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 8th Street (-97.138097, 37.699563)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 290 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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