How far is Wamego, KS from Prairie Village, KS?
The driving distance from Wamego, KS to Prairie Village, KS is about 144.3 miles (232.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113.2 miles (182.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 48m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 24m.
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.
Township in Marion County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wamego and Prairie Village.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wamego and Prairie Village.
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Start on Lincoln Avenue
9.7 mi · 12 min · Lincoln Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I-70 West, Salina
1241 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
32 mi · 32 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 77, KS 18 West, Marysville, Herington
1123 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 77, KS 18 West, Marysville, Herington
662 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto US 77, KS 18 West: Marysville, Herington
46.4 mi · 54 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
53 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
8.8 mi · 10 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 77 South: El Dorado
54 m · 8 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US 77 South: El Dorado
26.7 mi · 31 min
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Turn left
1402 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left
2570 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
18.4 mi · 18 min · Kansas Turnpike
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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 Wamego 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.
US 77
Turn right onto US 77, KS 18 West: Marysville, Herington
46.4 mi · 00h 54m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wamego and Mostly Sunny near Prairie Village.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wamego to Prairie Village?
The road trip is about 144.3 miles (232.2 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?
Lost Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.4 miles from Wamego and 70.8 miles from Prairie Village.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113.2 miles (182.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.1 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 1:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.19 one way or $38.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wamego and Mostly Sunny near Prairie Village.
Stop Ideas Near Lost Springs
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 Lost Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wamego and Prairie Village. Straight-line distance: 113.18 mi (182.14 km).
#1 Wamego
City in Pottawatomie County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 4,718 |
| Coordinates | 39.2019400, -96.3050000 |
| 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: 232 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 47m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $19.19 | $38.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.65 | $43.30 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.69 | $47.38 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.00 | $53.99 |
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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