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Trip from Prairie Village, KS to Lansing, 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 10m

Distance

181.4 mi

292 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

EV Charging

Fair

4 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
2h 59m ★
6 AM
3h 10m
8 AM
3h 34m
10 AM
3h 19m
12 PM
3h 16m
3 PM
3h 20m
5 PM
3h 33m
8 PM
3h 3m

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

Lansing, KS

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Trip Overview

Spanning 181.5 miles across the Great Plains, this trip between Prairie Village and Lansing is a straightforward journey typically taking 2 hours and 40 minutes. Because of the manageable duration, it functions perfectly as a one-day excursion, eliminating the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $28 on fuel for the trek, making it a budget-friendly option for your schedule. Navigating through local corridors, you will utilize North Andover Road, East 21st Street, and the Kansas Turnpike to reach your destination. If you prefer a direct route that keeps you within the same region, this path offers a reliable way to transition between these two Kansas communities.

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

90.7 miles from Prairie Village, KS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 35m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Kansas Turnpike 165.9 mi 2h 46m
K-7 11.1 mi 14m
North Andover Road 1.6 mi 3m
East 21st Street 1.2 mi 2m
West 8th Street 0.2 mi <1m
South Main 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 Lansing, 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

11 mi · 14 min · K-7
Use the straight lane.
11

Continue on US 73; K-7

348 ft · 13 sec · South Main Street
12

Arrive at destination

US 73; K-7

Trip Plan

Planning for this trip is simple thanks to the one-day timeframe, giving you the flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule best. While the drive is relatively short, you should factor in at least one stop to break up the turns and keep your focus sharp on the local roads. Since your fuel costs are estimated at $28, filling up before you leave Prairie Village will ensure you have plenty of range to handle the constant turns without concern. Pay close attention to your navigation on North Andover Road and East 21st Street, as the turn-heavy nature of this route requires clear awareness of your upcoming junctions. Keeping a steady pace will make the 2-hour and 40-minute duration pass smoothly as you head toward Lansing.

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 90.7 miles from Prairie Village, KS, or about 1h 35m 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 40 miles or 44m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 90.7 miles or 1h 35m 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 33m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lansing, 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 181.4 miles and 3h 10m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 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

91 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Osage City, KS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 90.7 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.

Aunt Netters Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 142.5

Lecompton, Kansas

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+17855036004

Visit website

The Glass Cat Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 168.4

Kansas City, Kansas

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+19137454127

Visit website

Globe Indian Cuisine Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour Moderately mile 129.6

Topeka, Kansas

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+17853541500

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 13

El Dorado, Kansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 38.9

Matfield Green, Kansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

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 9

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

$28.36 one way

$56.72 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 64 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $31.14 $62.28
premium $4.89 $34.91 $69.82
diesel $5.61 $40.05 $80.10

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

$62–$87

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 63.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 54.4 0 $19.05 $8.71
Efficient EV 45.4 0 $15.87 $7.26
EV Truck/SUV 72.6 0 $25.40 $11.61

Gas CO2

63 kg

EV CO2

21 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Prairie Village, KS

Night in Prairie Village on Saturday

Local time

11:51 PM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lansing, KS

Night in Lansing on Saturday

Local time

11:51 PM

CDT

Current temp

79°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

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

3h 10m 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?

This journey is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, favoring winding paths over the monotony of high-speed interstate travel. With a highway share of 0%, you should prepare for a more involved experience behind the wheel that requires your full attention on local road navigation. The route lacks long, uninterrupted stretches, meaning you will be frequently adjusting your pace and direction as you transition between roads. It is a departure from a standard interstate grind, offering a more hands-on driving experience across the plains. Expect the road to feel active and engaging as you maneuver through the turns of this specific 181.5-mile path.

91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 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 9 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 181.4 miles you will encounter 9 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.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Prairie Village, KS to Lansing, KS, road signs begin pointing toward Leavenworth along the way.

Leavenworth

169.4 mi in | ~2h 53m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 10m. Total distance: 181.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (91%). 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 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Lansing, 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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