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Trip from Prairie Village, KS to Basehor, KS

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 5m

Distance

176.1 mi

283 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

EV Charging

Fair

3 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
2h 54m ★
6 AM
3h 5m
8 AM
3h 28m
10 AM
3h 13m
12 PM
3h 11m
3 PM
3h 15m
5 PM
3h 27m
8 PM
2h 58m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Prairie Village, KS, KS

Prairie Village, KS

Tom Fisk

city in Leavenworth County, Kansas, United States of America

Basehor, KS

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Prairie Village to Basehor, expect a journey covering 176.1 miles that typically takes about 3 hours and 5 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight logistics. You will navigate using a mix of North Andover Road, East 21st Street, and the Kansas Turnpike to reach your destination. With an estimated fuel cost of $27, it remains a budget-friendly way to traverse these two points within the Great Plains. Because the entire drive stays within the same region, you will experience a consistent landscape rather than a drastic shift in topography. Ultimately, this trip offers a manageable pace for those looking to get from point A to point B without any unnecessary complexity.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

88.1 miles from Prairie Village, KS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 32m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Kansas Turnpike 165.9 mi 2h 46m
K-7 3.8 mi 4m
Leavenworth Road 2 mi 4m
North Andover Road 1.6 mi 3m
East 21st Street 1.2 mi 2m
West 8th Street 0.2 mi <1m
North 155th Street 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Kansas Turnpike — 165.9 mi, about 2h 46m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Prairie Village, KS and Basehor, KS.

1

Start on West 8th Street

0.2 mi · 42 sec · West 8th Street
2

Turn left onto North Andover Road

1.6 mi · 3 min · North Andover Road
3

Turn right onto East 21st Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · East 21st Street
4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 39 sec
5

At end of road, turn left

0.2 mi · 29 sec
6

Merge onto I 35

70 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Kansas Turnpike
7

Keep slight left at fork onto I 335

96 mi · 1 hr 36 min · Kansas Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
8

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 224 Toward KS 7, US 73, US 24 West, US 40 West: Bonner Springs, Leavenworth Use the slight right lane.
9

Keep slight left at fork

238 ft · 13 sec
Toward KS 7 North, US 73 North, US 24 West, US 40 West: Lansing Use the straight / left lanes.
10

Turn left onto K-7

3.8 mi · 4 min · K-7
Use the straight lane.
11

Turn left onto Leavenworth Road

2.0 mi · 4 min · Leavenworth Road
12

Turn left onto North 155th Street

0.1 mi · 11 sec · North 155th Street
13

Arrive at destination

North 155th Street

Trip Plan

Since this is a turn-heavy route, it is best to depart during daylight hours to ensure you have clear visibility for every transition. You should plan for at least one stop along the way to break up the 3-hour and 5-minute duration and keep your focus sharp. Given the $27 fuel estimate, consider topping off your tank before you leave Prairie Village to avoid hunting for stations while navigating local roads. Since you have flexibility with your schedule, use that one planned stop to stretch your legs rather than rushing the drive. A specific tip for this route: keep a close eye on your GPS navigation at every intersection, as the reliance on local roads like East 21st Street makes missing a turn easy.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 88.1 miles from Prairie Village, KS, or about 1h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 165.9 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 39 miles or 43m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 88.1 miles or 1h 32m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 28m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Basehor, KS than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Prairie Village, 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 Prairie Village, KS

This is one driving day of about 176.1 miles and 3h 5m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from Prairie Village, KS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Kansas Turnpike for about 165.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Osage County, Kansas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Osage City, KS

88 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Eureka, KS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Osage City, KS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 88.1 miles from Prairie Village, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Kansas Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 165.9 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Cafe The Mani 더마니

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lawrence, Kansas

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 151

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+17857275958

Visit website

Globe Indian Cuisine Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Topeka, Kansas

3 mi

Cafe The Mani 더마니

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 151

Lawrence, Kansas

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+17857275958

Visit website

Globe Indian Cuisine Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately mile 125.8

Topeka, Kansas

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+17853541500

Visit website

Aunt Netters Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 138.4

Lecompton, Kansas

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+17855036004

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 12.6

El Dorado, Kansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.4 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour

Wichita, Kansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Rivian Adventure Network

3.4 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour

Wichita, Kansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18337484267

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 3.3 and 170.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
3.3 mi into trip | ~7m in

At end of road, turn left

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

6
73 mi into trip | ~1h 17m in | I 335 / Kansas Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto I 335 / Kansas Turnpike

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
8
169.4 mi into trip | ~2h 53m in

Take the exit toward KS 7, US 73, US 24 West, US 40 West: Bonner Springs, Leavenworth

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 224 Toward KS 7, US 73, US 24 West, US 40 West: Bon...
8
170.1 mi into trip | ~2h 55m in

Keep slight left at fork toward KS 7 North, US 73 North, US 24 West, US 40 West: Lansing

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / left lanes. Toward KS 7 North, US 73 North, US 24 West, US...
6
170.2 mi into trip | ~2h 55m in | K-7

Turn left onto K-7

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$27.53 one way

$55.06 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 62 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $30.23 $60.46
premium $4.89 $33.89 $67.78
diesel $5.61 $38.88 $77.76

Estimated Tolls: $8.30

Kansas Turnpike (165.9 mi) $8.30

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$28

Tolls

$8

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$61–$86

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 61.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 52.8 0 $18.49 $8.45
Efficient EV 44 0 $15.41 $7.04
EV Truck/SUV 70.4 0 $24.65 $11.27

Gas CO2

62 kg

EV CO2

21 kg (66% 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

Prairie Village, KS

Night in Prairie Village on Saturday

Local time

11:50 PM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Basehor, KS

Night in Basehor on Saturday

Local time

11:50 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

4 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 5m 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?

Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a straightforward interstate cruise, this path relies on local roads rather than high-speed highway stretches, which currently account for 0% of the journey. You will find yourself navigating frequent turns as you transition between North Andover Road and East 21st Street. The lack of long, uninterrupted highway segments means the driving experience is highly active and requires constant engagement with the road. Expect a more intimate, localized feel as you maneuver through the turns that define this 176.1-mile trek across the plains.

94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 165.9 mi on Kansas Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Kansas Turnpike and K-7. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.3 miles in.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 176.1 miles you will encounter 11 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: at 3.3 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 73 miles (I 335 / Kansas Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 169.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 5m. Total distance: 176.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 165.9 miles on Kansas Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $8.30 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.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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: at 3.3 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 73 miles (I 335 / Kansas Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 169.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Possible but tiring. At 3.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Basehor, KS, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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