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

The driving distance from Salina, KS to Prairie Village, KS is about 97.9 miles (157.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.9 miles (133.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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
97.91 mi
01h 30m
Flight
82.9 mi
133.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.9 mi
Kilometers
133.41 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.91 mi
Kilometers
157.57 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Prairie Village
Tue, May 5, 2:09 AM CDT
Return by in Salina
Tue, May 5, 3:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Salina
2026-05-05T00:38
Arrive Prairie Village
Tue, May 5, 2:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Salina
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
Moundridge
KS

City in McPherson County, Kansas, United States of America

From Salina
48 mi
00h 45m
To Prairie Village
49.9 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 18 mph NNE
Destination
64°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 8th Street

    28 m · 6 sec · South 8th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Iron Avenue

    672 ft · 35 sec · West Iron Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Santa Fe Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Santa Fe Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Claflin Avenue

    965 ft · 25 sec · West Claflin Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South 9th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South 9th Street

  6. 6

    Turn right

    43 m · 5 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Magnolia Road

    1753 ft · 50 sec · West Magnolia Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    1310 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    57.3 mi · 57 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    19.3 mi · 20 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 96 East: Hydraulic

    2543 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on KS 96 East

    8.1 mi · 10 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward 13th Street

    1609 ft · 41 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East 13th Street North

    3.6 mi · 7 min · East 13th Street North

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Andover Road

    1 km · 1 min · North Andover Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West 8th Street

    849 ft · 37 sec · West 8th Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 8th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Magnolia Road
79.3 mi · 81%
KS 96 East
8.61 mi · 9%
East 13th Street North
3.63 mi · 4%
South Santa Fe Avenue
1.8 mi · 2%
South 9th Street
1.11 mi · 1%
North Andover Road
0.63 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Magnolia Road

Merge slight left

57.3 mi · 00h 57m

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
01h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15 mi
82.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moundridge
00h 45m from Salina
Leave By
3:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Salina and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Prairie Village.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 97.9 miles (157.6 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Moundridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48 miles from Salina and 49.9 miles from Prairie Village.

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

The direct path is about 82.9 miles (133.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 3:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.05 one way or $26.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Salina and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Prairie Village.

Stop Ideas Near Moundridge

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Moundridge, 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 Moundridge.

RAIL

Newton

23 mi away
414 North Main St.
RAIL

Hutchinson

39 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Salina and Prairie Village. Straight-line distance: 82.9 mi (133.41 km).

Salina

#1 Salina

The most populous city in Saline County, Kansas.

Population46,274
Coordinates38.8402800, -97.6114200
Altitude373
CountryUnited States
Prairie Village

#2 Prairie Village

City in Kansas, United States

Population22,315
Coordinates37.6994600, -97.1381000
Altitude412
CountryUnited States
Start: South 8th Street (-97.611466, 38.840281)
End: West 8th Street (-97.138097, 37.699563)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 158 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.46 gal
13.08 L · about $13.05
Round trip
$26.10
6.92 gal · 26.16 L
Estimated CO2
30.7 kg one way
Round trip: 61.5 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.05 $26.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.72 $29.43
Premium $4.65 $16.10 $32.21
Diesel $5.30 $18.35 $36.70

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Salina and Prairie Village. The current time is 00:38:31.

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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.