Origin
Prairie Village, KS
Late night in Prairie Village on Sunday
Local time
5:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Prairie Village, KS to Derby, 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
18.3 mi
29 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
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.
Prairie Village, KS
Tom Fisk
Derby, KS
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick trip from Prairie Village to Derby, you are looking at a brief 18.3-mile journey that typically takes about 25 minutes. Because the entire route stays within the Great Plains region of Kansas, you will enjoy a consistent, familiar landscape throughout the drive. This is a straightforward local trip, so there is no need to worry about overnight stays; it is easily completed in a single day. With a fuel budget estimated at just $3, this is an incredibly economical way to get from point A to point B. It functions perfectly as a simple commute or a quick visit between the two cities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas Turnpike | 7.5 mi | 7m |
| South Southeast Boulevard | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| West Central Avenue | 3 mi | 5m |
| North Baltimore Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Andover Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North 127th Street East | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Turnpike Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West 8th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Kansas Turnpike
— 7.5 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prairie Village, KS and Derby, KS.
1
Start on West 8th Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
West 8th Street
2
Turn right onto North Andover Road
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
North Andover Road
3
Turn right onto West Central Avenue
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
West Central Avenue
4
Turn left onto North 127th Street East
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
North 127th Street East
5
Take the ramp
357 ft
·
8 sec
Toward I 35, KS 96: Kansas Turnpike
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 35, KS 96 West: Hutchinson, Kansas Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 35 South: Kansas Turnpike South, Wichita, Oklahoma City
8
Merge onto I 35
7.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Kansas Turnpike
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward KS 15: Wichita K-15
10
Keep slight left at fork
149 ft
·
4 sec
11
Turn right onto Turnpike Drive
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Turnpike Drive
12
At end of road, turn left onto KS 15
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
South Southeast Boulevard
13
Continue on KS 15
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
North Baltimore Avenue
14
Turn left onto East Main Street
271 ft
·
17 sec
·
East Main Street
15
Turn left
121 ft
·
8 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 18.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Andover Road
Turn right onto North Andover Road
Navigation decision point
7
3.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp toward I 35, KS 96: Kansas Turnpike
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 35, KS 96: Kansas Turnpike
8
3.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 35, KS 96 West: Hutchinson, Kansas Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35, KS 96 West: Hutchinson, Kansas Tur...
6
4.2 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 35 South: Kansas Turnpike South, Wichita, Oklahoma City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 35 South: Kansas Turnpike South, Wichi...
5
18.3 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.86 one way
$5.72 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.14 | $6.28 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.52 | $7.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.37
Kansas Turnpike
(7.5 mi)
$0.37
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: 6.4 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 | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
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
Derby, KS
Late night in Derby on Sunday
Local time
5:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°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 cooler 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 rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will navigate using a combination of North Andover Road, West Central Avenue, and North 127th Street East to reach your destination. Because the path relies entirely on local roads, you should prepare for a more hands-on experience behind the wheel compared to a typical highway sprint. The lack of long, uninterrupted stretches means you will stay engaged with the road as you transition between these specific local thoroughfares. This is a practical, functional drive that requires your full attention on navigation rather than just setting cruise control.
42% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.5 mi on Kansas Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near North Andover Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 18.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (North Andover Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.8 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 Prairie Village, KS and Derby, KS, road signs point toward Kansas Turnpike, Wichita and Oklahoma City.
Kansas Turnpike
3.8 mi in
|
~7m
Wichita
4.2 mi in
|
~8m
Oklahoma City
4.2 mi in
|
~8m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 18.3 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.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.5 miles on Kansas Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.37 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 Derby, 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: at 0.2 miles (North Andover Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.8 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 Derby, 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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