Colby, KS Road Trips
With 2 routes heading out and 14 heading in, Colby, KS works well as a modest departure point in the Great Plains. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 158-mile quick runs to 247-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Colby, KS spread mainly south and east, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
16
Longest Drive
452.2 mi
Pittsburg, KS
Quickest Drive
1h 55m
Hays, KS
Plan Around Colby, KS
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Colby, KS is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Colby, KS
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Colby, KS
Driving from Colby, KS
On average, trips departing from Colby, KS run 202 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 40m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 247 miles (4h 12m), while the shortest is just 158 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Colby, KS include Junction City, KS (246.6 mi, 4h 12m) and Dodge City, KS (157.8 mi, 3h 8m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in KS currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 202-mile trip from Colby, KS, budget about $30 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 2 mapped routes leaving Colby, KS and 14 routes heading into Colby, KS, covering 16 total connections. Distances range from 158 to 247 miles.
The longest mapped route from Colby, KS covers 247 miles and takes approximately 4h 12m. Shorter options start at just 158 miles.
The average route from Colby, KS runs about 202 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 40m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 202-mile trip from Colby, KS costs roughly $30 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Colby, KS include Junction City, KS and Dodge City, KS. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Colby, KS by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
5,389
Median Income
$66,731
Median Home Value
$150,700
Median Age
32.7
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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