Origin
Prairie Village, KS
Evening in Prairie Village on Tuesday
Local time
6:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Prairie Village, KS to Attica, KS
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
5h 1m
Distance
251 mi
404 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
EV Charging
Loading...
station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 48m
★
6 AM
5h 1m
8 AM
5h 28m
10 AM
5h 11m
12 PM
5h 8m
3 PM
5h 12m
5 PM
5h 27m
8 PM
4h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Attica, KS
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Prairie Village, KS to Attica, KS covers 251 miles and takes about 5h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 35, KS 2, State Highway 42 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 174.7 miles on I 35. At current regular gas prices, budget about $39.24 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
125.5 miles from Prairie Village, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 14m into the drive .
Loading map...
Drive Character
This is a 5h 1m highway drive covering 251 miles, with most of the trip on I 35 and KS 2. The longest continuous stretch is about 174.7 miles on I 35.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 35 is the longest continuous segment at about 174.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35 and KS 2. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West 75th Street.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 251 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.1 miles (West 75th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 178.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West 75th Street
Turn left onto West 75th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
3.7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Turn left toward I 35 South, US 56 West, US 69 South, US 169 South: Wichita
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 35 South, US 56 West, US 69 South, US...
6
178.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 8m in
Take the exit toward US 54, US 400
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 53A
Toward US 54, US 400
5
179.2 mi into trip
|
~3h 9m in
|
US 54; US 400 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto US 54; US 400 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
190.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 23m in
Take the exit toward I 235 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 235 South
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35 | 174.7 mi | 2h 58m |
| KS 2 | 17.7 mi | 31m |
| State Highway 42 | 17.3 mi | 30m |
| US 160 | 13.5 mi | 20m |
| Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway | 11.4 mi | 14m |
| West Southwest Boulevard | 7.7 mi | 9m |
| West 75th Street | 3.6 mi | 8m |
| I 235 | 1.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 35
— 174.7 mi, about 2h 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prairie Village, KS and Attica, KS.
1
Start on this road
0.1 mi
·
58 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto West 75th Street
3.6 mi
·
8 min
·
West 75th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 35 South, US 56 West, US 69 South, US 169 South: Wichita
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto I 35; US 56; US 69; US 169
0.7 mi
·
47 sec
·
I 35; US 56; US 69; US 169
5
Continue on I 35; US 56; US 169
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
I 35; US 56; US 169
Toward I 35 South, US 56 West, US 169 South: Wichita
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on I 35; US 50; US 56; US 169
37 mi
·
39 min
·
I 35; US 50; US 56; US 169
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on I 35; US 50; US 59
133 mi
·
2 hr 13 min
·
I 35; US 50; US 59
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 53A
Toward US 54, US 400
9
Merge onto US 54; US 400
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 235 South
Use the right lane.
11
Merge onto I 235
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 235
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 5
Toward KS 42
13
Turn right onto KS 42
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
West Southwest Boulevard
14
Continue on KS 42
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Cessna Boulevard
15
Continue on KS 42
7.2 mi
·
9 min
·
West Southwest Boulevard
16
Continue on KS 42
17 mi
·
30 min
·
State Highway 42
17
Turn left onto KS 2
18 mi
·
31 min
·
KS 2
18
At end of road, turn right onto US 160; KS 2
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East 14th Street
19
Turn left onto US 160; KS 2
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
US 160; KS 2
20
Turn right onto US 160
10 mi
·
15 min
·
US 160
21
Turn left onto North Main Street
116 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Main Street
22
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Trip Plan
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 125.5 miles from Prairie Village, KS, or about 2h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 174.7 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 80 miles or 1h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 125.5 miles or 2h 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Attica, KS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Prairie Village, KS so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 251 miles and 5h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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 174.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 125.5 mi from Prairie Village, KS · 2h 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
126 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 125.5 miles from Prairie Village, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 35 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 174.7 miles.
Arriving in Attica, KS
The final approach into Attica, KS usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Attica, KS.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$39.24 one way
$78.48 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
88 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $43.09 | $86.17 |
| premium | $4.89 | $48.30 | $96.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $55.42 | $110.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 87.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 75.3 | 0 | $26.35 | $12.05 |
| Efficient EV | 62.8 | 0 | $21.96 | $10.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 100.4 | 1 | $35.14 | $16.06 |
Gas CO2
88 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Attica, KS
Evening in Attica on Tuesday
Local time
6:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Newton, KS
126 mi in
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
29 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
5h 1m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Prairie Village, KS to Attica, KS covers 251 miles and takes about 5h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 35, KS 2, State Highway 42. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 125.5 miles from Prairie Village, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $39.24 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 251 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West 75th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 178.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Prairie Village, KS to Attica, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Was this route helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Attica, KS
More trips to Attica, KS
Explore more options from Prairie Village, KS or browse trips ending in Attica, KS.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse KS road trips.
Explore maps for Prairie Village, KS or Attica, KS on MapSof.net.