Origin
Derby, KS
Late night in Derby on Sunday
Local time
5:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Derby, KS to Prairie Village, KS
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
18 mi
29 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Derby, KS
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Prairie Village, KS
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a straightforward commute across the Kansas plains, this 18.1-mile journey from Derby to Prairie Village is a quick and efficient option. Clocking in at approximately 25 minutes, the trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion. You will navigate primarily via East Main Street, North Baltimore Avenue, and South Southeast Boulevard rather than major interstates. With a fuel budget of just $3, this is an incredibly economical route to manage. Since both your start and end points are located within the Great Plains, you can expect a consistent regional atmosphere throughout the entire drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Southeast Boulevard | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| Kansas Turnpike | 4.5 mi | 4m |
| Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| South Andover Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| East Kellogg Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Baltimore Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Turnpike Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West 8th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Southeast Boulevard
— 5.1 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Derby, KS and Prairie Village, KS.
1
Start on this road
121 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto East Main Street
271 ft
·
13 sec
·
East Main Street
3
Turn right onto KS 15
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
North Baltimore Avenue
4
Continue on KS 15
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
South Southeast Boulevard
5
Turn right onto Turnpike Drive
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Turnpike Drive
6
Take the ramp
524 ft
·
12 sec
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 35 North: El Dorado, Kansas City, Kansas Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 35
4.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Kansas Turnpike
9
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 50
Toward Webb Road
10
Continue on East Kellogg Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Kellogg Drive
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward US 54 East, US 400 East
12
Merge onto US 54; US 400
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn left onto South Andover Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Andover Road
14
Turn left onto West 8th Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
West 8th Street
15
Arrive at destination
West 8th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Main Street
Turn right onto East Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
5.8 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
9
5.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 35 North: El Dorado, Kansas City, Kansas Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35 North: El Dorado, Kansas City, Kans...
5
10.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward Webb Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 50
Toward Webb Road
5
12 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
US 54; US 400 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto US 54; US 400 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.81 one way
$5.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.09 | $6.18 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.46 | $6.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.97 | $7.95 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.22
Kansas Turnpike
(4.5 mi)
$0.22
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$0
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.89 | $0.86 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.52 | $1.15 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Prairie Village, KS
Late night in Prairie Village on Sunday
Local time
5:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
4 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
26m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention as you transition between city streets. Because 0% of this 18.1-mile route utilizes major highways, you will encounter frequent intersections and urban navigation rather than high-speed cruising. There is no single long, uninterrupted stretch, meaning the pace remains steady but requires constant engagement with local signage and traffic patterns. The personality of this drive is strictly functional, prioritizing local connectivity over scenic highway touring. You will find that the road surface remains consistent as you make your way through the local grid.
Only 26% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.1 mi on South Southeast Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Main Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 18 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 5.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Derby, KS and Prairie Village, KS, road signs point toward Kansas City and Kansas Turnpike.
Kansas City
5.9 mi in
|
~9m
Kansas Turnpike
5.9 mi in
|
~9m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 18 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.1 miles on South Southeast Boulevard. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.22 in tolls one way, starting with Kansas Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Prairie Village, KS before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 5.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Prairie Village, KS before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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