Spanning 179 miles across the Great Plains, this route from Prairie Village to Leawood takes approximately 2 hours and 39 minutes to complete. Because the travel time is relatively short, it functions perfectly as a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. You will navigate using a combination of North Andover Road, East 21st Street, and the Kansas Turnpike to reach your destination. Budgeting roughly $27 for fuel should cover your transit costs comfortably. This journey remains entirely within the state of Kansas, keeping you within the familiar landscapes of the Great Plains throughout your travels.
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
89.5 miles from Prairie Village, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 34m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 35
95.5 mi
1h 38m
Kansas Turnpike
69.5 mi
1h 9m
US 50
7.5 mi
8m
North Andover Road
1.6 mi
3m
State Line Road
1.5 mi
3m
East 21st Street
1.2 mi
2m
Lee Boulevard
0.7 mi
1m
West 95th Street
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 35
— 95.5 mi, about 1h 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prairie Village, KS and Leawood, 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 right at fork onto I 35
95 mi·1 hr 38 min·I 35
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit onto US 50
7.5 mi·8 min·US 50
Exit 222AToward I 435 East, US 50 EastUse the slight right lane.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·42 sec
Exit 75BToward State Line RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn left onto State Line Road
1.5 mi·3 min·State Line Road
Use the left lane.
11
Turn left onto West 95th Street
0.4 mi·57 sec·West 95th Street
12
Turn right onto Lee Boulevard
0.7 mi·1 min·Lee Boulevard
13
Turn left onto West 90th Street
0.1 mi·31 sec·West 90th Street
14
Arrive at destination
West 90th Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a straightforward 2-hour and 39-minute drive, you have the flexibility to depart whenever it best suits your schedule. While the route is short, plan for at least one stop to break up the turn-heavy nature of the local roads. Keep an eye on your navigation closely as you transition between the various local streets, as the lack of highway miles means you will encounter more intersections than a typical interstate trip. Given the $27 fuel estimate, consider topping off your tank before departure to avoid unnecessary detours. Embracing the stop-and-go nature of these local roads will make the 179-mile trip much more manageable.
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 89.5 miles from Prairie Village, KS, or about 1h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 95.5 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 39 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 89.5 miles or 1h 34m 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 Leawood, 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 179 miles and 3h 12m.
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 I 35 for about 95.5 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 175.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|North Andover Road
Turn left onto North Andover Road
Navigation decision point
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 35
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
168.5 mi into trip|~2h 55m in|US 50
Take the exit onto US 50 toward I 435 East, US 50 East
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 222A
Toward I 435 East, US 50 East
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175.9 mi into trip|~3h 4m in
Take the exit toward State Line Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 75B
Toward State Line Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.98 one way
$55.97 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg63 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$30.73
$61.45
premium
$4.89
$34.45
$68.89
diesel
$5.61
$39.52
$79.04
Estimated Tolls: $3.48
Kansas Turnpike
(69.5 mi)$3.48
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
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 62.6 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
53.7
0
$18.79
$8.59
Efficient EV
44.8
0
$15.66
$7.16
EV Truck/SUV
71.6
0
$25.06
$11.46
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
Late night
in Prairie Village on Sunday
Local time
5:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Leawood, KS
Late night
in Leawood on Sunday
Local time
5:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°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
21 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 12m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route features a 0% highway share, meaning you will spend your time navigating local roads rather than cruising on high-speed freeways. The path requires frequent adjustments as you transition between North Andover Road and East 21st Street. Because this is not a traditional highway-heavy trip, the pace remains steady and technical rather than fast-moving. You should prepare for a hands-on driving experience that keeps you engaged from start to finish.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 95.5 mi on I 35.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35 and Kansas Turnpike. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near North Andover Road.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 12m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (North Andover Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 73 miles (I 35): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 12m. Total distance: 179 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 95.5 miles on I 35. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $3.48 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 0.2 miles (North Andover Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 73 miles (I 35): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Leawood, KS, but most travelers stay overnight.
