Origin
Prairie Village, KS
Morning in Prairie Village on Sunday
Local time
7:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Prairie Village, KS to Wichita, KS
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
13.5 mi
22 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Prairie Village, KS
Tom Fisk
Wichita, KS
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Prairie Village to Wichita, you are looking at a concise 13.8-mile journey. This trip is easily manageable within a single day, typically requiring only about 22 minutes behind the wheel. You will navigate through local roads including North Andover Road, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway, and the Central Business District to reach your destination. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $2, this route is an incredibly economical option for travelers within the Great Plains region. Because the total duration is so short, there is no need to worry about overnight lodging or complex trip planning. It serves as a straightforward connection between two Kansas locations, allowing you to focus more on your plans in Wichita rather than the time spent on the road.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway | 10.7 mi | 13m |
| North Andover Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| South Broadway Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Broadway Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West 8th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Kellogg Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East 3rd Street North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Market Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
— 10.7 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prairie Village, KS and Wichita, KS.
1
Start on West 8th Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
West 8th Street
2
Turn right onto North Andover Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Andover Road
3
Turn right onto US 54; US 400
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward Central Business District
Use the slight right lane.
5
Continue on East Kellogg Drive
371 ft
·
10 sec
·
East Kellogg Drive
6
Turn right onto South Broadway Avenue
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
South Broadway Avenue
7
Continue on North Broadway Street
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
North Broadway Street
8
Turn left onto East 3rd Street North
370 ft
·
20 sec
·
East 3rd Street North
9
Turn right onto North Market Street
315 ft
·
14 sec
·
North Market Street
10
Turn left
187 ft
·
13 sec
11
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 13.5 — 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
6
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 54; US 400 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Turn right onto US 54; US 400 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
12.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward Central Business District
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Central Business District
5
13.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
North Market Street
Turn right onto North Market Street
Navigation decision point
5
13.5 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.11 one way
$4.22 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.32 | $4.63 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.60 | $5.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.98 | $5.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.42 | $0.65 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.89 | $0.86 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Wichita, KS
Morning in Wichita on Sunday
Local time
7:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
19m 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 that demands your full attention as you navigate through regional streets. Unlike long-haul interstate routes, this 13.8-mile path has a highway share of 0%, meaning you will spend the entire duration on local roads rather than high-speed thoroughfares. Because there is no long, uninterrupted stretch, the character of the drive is defined by frequent transitions and turns. You will not experience a monotonous highway grind, but rather a series of urban and local maneuvers as you transition from Prairie Village toward the heart of Wichita. Staying alert for changing speed limits and intersection turns is essential for a smooth experience on this specific layout.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.7 mi on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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 Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 19m drive. You will face about 7 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 1.5 miles (US 54; US 400 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
On the drive from Prairie Village, KS to Wichita, KS, road signs begin pointing toward Business District along the way.
Business District
12.2 mi in
|
~16m
About the Cities
Arriving in Wichita, KS
Full guide →Wichita is the largest city in Kansas — since Kansas City is divided between the states of Kansas and Missouri. It is not the biggest or flashiest city in the US, but it is a medium-sized city with a small-town feel. It offers much to tourists with its variety of attractions. === Tourist information === Visit Wichita website
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 13.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.7 miles on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 1.5 miles (US 54; US 400 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Wichita, 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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