If you are planning to travel from Pittsburg to Prairie Village, you are looking at a straightforward 114.4-mile journey through the heart of the Great Plains. You can expect to spend about 2 hours and 14 minutes behind the wheel, making this a very manageable trip to complete in a single day. Budgeting approximately $17 for fuel should cover your needs for the one-way excursion. Since both your start and end points are located within the same region of Kansas, you will experience a consistent landscape throughout the drive. This route is ideal for those who prefer a direct, no-nonsense path rather than a multi-day expedition. It serves as an efficient connection between these two Kansas locations, giving you plenty of flexibility in your schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
57.2 miles from Pittsburg, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 6m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Parkview Drive
57.5 mi
1h 4m
US 69
47 mi
48m
Metcalf Avenue
5.4 mi
10m
West 75th Street
1.9 mi
4m
West 4th Street
1 mi
1m
Blue Valley Parkway
0.8 mi
1m
North Broadway Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Parkview Drive
— 57.5 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburg, KS and Prairie Village, KS.
1
Start on US 69 Business
66 ft·10 sec·North Broadway Street
2
Turn left onto KS 126
1.0 mi·1 min·West 4th Street
3
Turn slight right
313 ft·13 sec
Toward US 69 North, US 160 East
4
Merge onto US 69; US 160
2.3 mi·3 min·US 69; US 160
5
Turn left onto US 69; US 160
58 mi·1 hr 4 min·Parkview Drive
6
Continue on US 69; KS 52
45 mi·45 min·US 69; KS 52
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
0.6 mi·48 sec
Toward Blue Valley Parkway
8
Continue on Blue Valley Parkway
0.8 mi·1 min·Blue Valley Parkway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on Metcalf Avenue
5.4 mi·10 min·Metcalf Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Turn right onto West 75th Street
1.9 mi·4 min·West 75th Street
Use the right lane.
11
Turn right
102 ft·8 sec
12
Turn right
0.1 mi·43 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Because this is a relatively short trip, you have the advantage of choosing a departure time that best suits your personal routine. Since there are no mandatory stops scheduled, you can easily complete the 2-hour and 14-minute drive without needing an overnight stay. Keep in mind that with $17 in fuel costs, it is wise to check your levels before leaving Pittsburg to ensure a seamless commute. Watch for the transition between Parkview Drive and the highway segments, as these changes in road type require you to adjust your pace accordingly. Staying mindful of these shifts will help you maintain a steady rhythm as you navigate the 114.4 miles to your destination.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 57.2 miles from Pittsburg, KS, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 25 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.2 miles or 1h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Prairie Village, KS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Pittsburg, KS so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Pittsburg, KS
This is one driving day of about 114.4 miles and 2h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Pittsburg, KS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Parkview Drive for about 57.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 114.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|KS 126 / West 4th Street
Turn left onto KS 126 / West 4th Street
Navigation decision point
4
3.3 mi into trip|~5m in|US 69; US 160 / Parkview Drive
Turn left onto US 69; US 160 / Parkview Drive
Navigation decision point
4
105.6 mi into trip|~1h 55m in
Take the exit toward Blue Valley Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Blue Valley Parkway
6
112.4 mi into trip|~2h 8m in|West 75th Street
Turn right onto West 75th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
114.3 mi into trip|~2h 13m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.89 one way
$35.77 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg40 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$19.64
$39.27
premium
$4.89
$22.02
$44.03
diesel
$5.61
$25.26
$50.52
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
34.3
0
$12.01
$5.49
Efficient EV
28.6
0
$10.01
$4.58
EV Truck/SUV
45.8
0
$16.02
$7.32
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Pittsburg, KS
Late night
in Pittsburg on Sunday
Local time
5:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Prairie Village, KS
Late night
in Prairie Village on Sunday
Local time
5:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Pleasanton, KS
57 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
1 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
2h 14m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This 114.4-mile trek offers a mixed drive profile that transitions between different road types as you head north. You will spend roughly 42% of your time on highways, balancing higher-speed segments with more localized travel. Your journey begins with a significant 57.5-mile stretch on Parkview Drive, which serves as the longest uninterrupted portion of the trip. As you progress, the path shifts to include US 69 and Metcalf Avenue, creating a varied driving experience. You won't find yourself stuck in a monotonous interstate grind, as the road character evolves from the initial parkway stretch into the final approach toward Prairie Village.
42% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 57.5 mi on Parkview Drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near KS 126 / West 4th Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 14m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (KS 126 / West 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (US 69; US 160 / Parkview Drive): Navigation decision point; at 105.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 14m. Total distance: 114.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 57.5 miles on Parkview Drive. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (KS 126 / West 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (US 69; US 160 / Parkview Drive): Navigation decision point; at 105.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Prairie Village, KS before heading back.
