Origin
Tonganoxie, KS
Late night in Tonganoxie on Thursday
Local time
4:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tonganoxie, KS to Prairie Village, KS
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
46m
Distance
32.8 mi
53 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Prairie Village, KS
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Tonganoxie, KS to Prairie Village, KS covers 32.8 miles and takes about 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 24, Kansas Turnpike, Harry Darby Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.4 miles on US 24. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.13 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 32.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 46m highway drive covering 32.8 miles, with most of the trip on US 24 and Kansas Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 12.4 miles on US 24.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 24 is the longest continuous segment at about 12.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 24 and Kansas Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Bury Street.
Route Complexity
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 32.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 46m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Bury Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Bury Street
Turn left onto Bury Street
Navigation decision point
7
14.6 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the ramp toward I 70 East, US 24 East, US 40 East: Saint Louis
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 70 East, US 24 East, US 40 East: Saint...
7
22.7 mi into trip
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~29m in
Take the exit toward I 635 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 418A
Toward I 635 South
6
29.2 mi into trip
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~37m in
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Metcalf Avenue
Keep slight left at fork onto Metcalf Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
30.8 mi into trip
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~41m in
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West 75th Street
Turn left onto West 75th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 24 | 12.4 mi | 15m |
| Kansas Turnpike | 7.8 mi | 8m |
| Harry Darby Memorial Highway | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Metcalf Avenue | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| West 75th Street | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Speedway Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North 110th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 24
— 12.4 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tonganoxie, KS and Prairie Village, KS.
1
Start on this road
31 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Bury Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Bury Street
3
Turn right onto East 2nd Street
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
·
East 2nd Street
4
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
South Main Street
5
Turn right onto US 24; US 40
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 24; US 40
6
Continue on US 24; US 40
12 mi
·
14 min
·
US 24; US 40
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto Speedway Boulevard
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Speedway Boulevard
8
Continue on North 110th Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
North 110th Street
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
Toward I 70 East, US 24 East, US 40 East: Saint Louis
10
Merge onto I 70; US 24; US 40
7.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Kansas Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 418A
Toward I 635 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 635
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Harry Darby Memorial Highway
13
Continue on US 69
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Metcalf Avenue
Use the straight lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto Metcalf Avenue
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Metcalf Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn left onto West 75th Street
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
West 75th Street
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right
102 ft
·
8 sec
17
Turn right
0.1 mi
·
43 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.4 mi from Tonganoxie, KS · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.4 miles from Tonganoxie, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Prairie Village, KS
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Prairie Village, KS if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.13 one way
$10.26 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.63 | $11.26 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.31 | $12.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.24 | $14.48 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.39
Kansas Turnpike
(7.8 mi)
$0.39
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$0
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.44 | $1.57 |
| Efficient EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.87 | $1.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.59 | $2.10 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Prairie Village, KS
Late night in Prairie Village on Thursday
Local time
4:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°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
17 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
46m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Tonganoxie, KS to Prairie Village, KS covers 32.8 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 24, Kansas Turnpike, Harry Darby Memorial Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.4 miles from Tonganoxie, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.13 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 32.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 46m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Bury Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Tonganoxie, KS to Prairie Village, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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