PLAN YOUR VISIT

The preserve headquarters is located:
* 2 miles north of Strong City on Kansas State Highway 177 (the Flint Hills Scenic Byway)
* 16 miles west of Emporia on U.S. Highway 50 and 2 miles north on Kansas State Highway 177
* 16 miles south of Council Grove on Kansas State Highway 177
* 85 miles northeast of Wichita on I-35 and Kansas State Highway 177

Getting Here by Car

Traveling from the east:
Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve is located 2 miles north of Strong City, Kansas on Highway 177 (Flint Hills Scenic Byway). Travel U.S. Highway 50 west from Emporia, passing through Strong City.
U.S. Highway 50 (east/west) intersects with Highway 177 (north/south) approximately 1 mile west of Strong City. Travel north on Highway 177 for two miles. Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve is on the west side of Highway 177.

Traveling from the north:
Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve is located 16 miles south of Council Grove, Kansas. Travel Highway 177 south from Council Grove for 16 miles. The preserve is on the west side of the highway.


Local Partners & Information Resources

Chase County Chamber of Commerce

Historic Council Grove