How far is Valley Center, KS from Prairie Village, KS?
The driving distance from Valley Center, KS to Prairie Village, KS is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Sedgwick County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Valley Center and Prairie Village.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valley Center and Prairie Village.
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Start on North Park Avenue
13 m · 4 sec · North Park Avenue
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Turn right onto West 2nd Street
110 m · 18 sec · West 2nd Street
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Turn right onto North Meridian Street
930 ft · 21 sec · North Meridian Street
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Continue on North Meridian Avenue
2656 ft · 58 sec · North Meridian Avenue
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Turn left onto West 77th Street North
2 mi · 5 min · West 77th Street North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Broadway Street;East 77th Street North
43 m · 3 sec · East 77th Street North
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Exit the rotary onto East 77th Street North
2192 ft · 1 min · East 77th Street North
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Take the ramp right toward I 135 South, US 81 South, KS 15 South
1569 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
4.8 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 96 East: Hydraulic
2543 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on KS 96 East
8.1 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 13th Street
1609 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto East 13th Street North
3.6 mi · 7 min · East 13th Street North
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Turn right onto North Andover Road
1 km · 1 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 Valley Center and Prairie Village.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
KS 96 East
Keep slight left to continue on KS 96 East
8.13 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Valley Center and Rain Showers Likely near Prairie Village.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Valley Center to Prairie Village?
The road trip is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Minneha is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.8 miles from Valley Center and 10.8 miles from Prairie Village.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.04 one way or $6.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Valley Center and Rain Showers Likely near Prairie Village.
Stop Ideas Near Minneha
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking
City of Wichita City Hall
Wichita Municipal Court clerk
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Minneha.
Newton
Hutchinson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Valley Center and Prairie Village. Straight-line distance: 15.89 mi (25.57 km).
#1 Valley Center
Township in Sedgwick County, Kansas
| Population | 7,385 |
| Coordinates | 37.8347300, -97.3733800 |
| Altitude | 410 |
| 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: Prairie Village (-97.1381, 37.69946)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $4.00 | $3.04 | $6.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
| Premium | $4.73 | $3.60 | $7.19 |
| Diesel | $6.02 | $4.57 | $9.14 |
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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