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

The driving distance from Scott City, KS to Prairie Village, KS is about 237.6 miles (382.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 211.9 miles (341.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
237.58 mi
04h 47m
Flight
211.96 mi
341.11 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
211.96 mi
Kilometers
341.11 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
237.58 mi
Kilometers
382.35 km
Drive Time
04h 47m

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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 04h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Prairie Village
Wed, Sep 16, 8:15 AM CDT
Return by in Scott City
Wed, Sep 16, 1:02 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scott City
2026-09-16T03:28
Arrive Prairie Village
Wed, Sep 16, 8:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Scott City
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Great Bend
KS

City in Barton County, Kansas, United States

From Scott City
118.6 mi
02h 23m
To Prairie Village
119 mi
02h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Sep 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 16 mph SE
Destination
95°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 5th Street

    117.5 mi · 2 hr 21 min · West 5th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 10th Street

    12.4 mi · 18 min · 10th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East Santa Fe Avenue

    20.3 mi · 23 min · East Santa Fe Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Grand Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Grand Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on North Broadway Avenue

    29.1 mi · 34 min · North Broadway Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 96

    1047 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Wichita

    41.7 mi · 46 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 135 South, KS 96 East, US 81 South, KS 15 South

    1511 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    2023 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 96 East: Hydraulic

    2543 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on KS 96 East

    8.1 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward 13th Street

    1609 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East 13th Street North

    3.6 mi · 7 min · East 13th Street North

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Andover Road

    1 km · 1 min · North Andover Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West 8th Street

    849 ft · 37 sec · West 8th Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 8th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 5th Street
117 mi · 49%
Wichita
41.7 mi · 18%
North Broadway Avenue
30.5 mi · 13%
East Santa Fe Avenue
20.3 mi · 9%
10th Street
12.4 mi · 5%
KS 96 East
8.61 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

West 5th Street

Start on West 5th Street

117 mi · 02h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.7 mi
211.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Great Bend
02h 23m from Scott City
Leave By
7:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Scott City and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Prairie Village.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 237.6 miles (382.3 km) and usually takes 04h 47m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Great Bend is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.6 miles from Scott City and 119 miles from Prairie Village.

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

The direct path is about 211.9 miles (341.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.02 one way or $66.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Scott City and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Prairie Village.

Stop Ideas Near Great Bend

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Great Bend and the surrounding midpoint area.
Great Bend City Hall
Scenic stop 0.4 mi away

Great Bend City Hall

Great Bend , KS
1209 Williams St, Great Bend, KS 67530
Rating 4.2/5 21 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 10.5 mi away

Ellinwood City Administrator

Ellinwood , KS
104 E 2nd St, Ellinwood, KS 67526
City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Great Bend.

RAIL

Hutchinson

81 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scott City and Prairie Village. Straight-line distance: 211.96 mi (341.11 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Scott City

Human settlement in Scott County, Kansas, United States of America

Population3,748
Coordinates38.4825200, -100.9070900
Altitude908
CountryUnited States
Prairie Village

#2 Prairie Village

City in Kansas, United States

Population22,315
Coordinates37.6994600, -97.1381000
Altitude412
CountryUnited States
Start: Scott City (-100.90709, 38.48252)
End: Prairie Village (-97.1381, 37.69946)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 382 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.38 gal
31.74 L · about $33.02
Round trip
$66.03
16.76 gal · 63.48 L
Estimated CO2
74.5 kg one way
Round trip: 148.9 kg / 328 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.94 $33.02 $66.03
Mid-grade $4.29 $35.93 $71.85
Premium $4.66 $39.08 $78.17
Diesel $5.92 $49.58 $99.17

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 · Sep 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Scott City and Prairie Village. The current time is 03:28:15.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.