Colby, KS Road Trips

With 0 routes heading out and 12 heading in, Colby, KS works well as a modest departure point in the Great Plains. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 0-mile quick runs to 0-mile cross-state drives.

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Trip Routes

12

Longest Drive

452.2 mi

Pittsburg, KS

Quickest Drive

3h 29m

Salina, 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.

Pittsburg, KS to Colby, KS 452.2 mi · 8h 8m Leawood, KS to Colby, KS 377.7 mi · 6h 32m Leavenworth, KS to Colby, KS 372.1 mi · 6h 25m Kansas City, KS to Colby, KS 371.4 mi · 6h 20m

Driving from Colby, KS

On average, trips departing from Colby, KS run 0 miles with a drive time of roughly 0m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 0 miles (0h), while the shortest is just 0 miles.

Planning & Costs

With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 0 mapped routes leaving Colby, KS and 12 routes heading into Colby, KS, covering 12 total connections. Distances range from 0 to 0 miles.

The longest mapped route from Colby, KS covers 0 miles and takes approximately 0h. Shorter options start at just 0 miles.

The average route from Colby, KS runs about 0 miles with a drive time of roughly 0m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 0-mile trip from Colby, KS costs roughly $0 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

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.

Colby, KS at a Glance

Founded

1885

Elevation

3,159 ft

Area

3 mi²

Notable People from Colby, KS

A sampling of people born in Colby, KS.

Samuel Ramey

1942

American operatic bass

Sheila Frahm

1945

American politician

Mike Hayden

1944

American politician

Tom Hawk

1946

American politician

Mary Brooks

1907–2002

Director of the United States Mint

Landmarks & Historic Sites

Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Colby, KS.

Colby City Hall

rathaus in Colby, United States of America

National Register of Historic Places listed place listed on the Register of Historic Kansas Places

Traveler Guide to Colby, KS

Colby is a city in Western region of Kansas. Colby is called "The Oasis on the Plains".

1 Prairie Museum of Art and History, 1905 S. Franklin, ☏ +1 785-462-4590, [email protected]. The crown jewel of the museum is the Kuska Collection, which consists of furnishings, silver, glass, ceramics, and 2,000 rare dolls. The complex also includes the biggest barn in Kansas, a furnished sod house, church, one-room school, and 1930s farmstead. Adults $4, Seniors: $3.50, Children: $1. 2 Thomas County Courthouse. Historic courthouse building. (updated Oct 2020)

1 Colby Cinema, 1935 S Range Ave, ☏ +1-785-460-9600. (updated Oct 2020) Colby Aquatic Park, 1610 S Franklin Ave, ☏ +1-785-460-4429. (updated Oct 2020) 2 Fike Park. (updated Oct 2020)

1 B Hive. Have a burger, a drink, and some charm at B Hive.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 645 West Willow, ☏ +1 785 462-8787. 1 Motel 6, 1985 S Range Ave, ☏ +1 785 462-8201, fax: +1 785 462-9672. ~$50. (updated Oct 2020) 2 Comfort Inn, 2225 S Range Ave. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. Offers complimentary Hot Breakfast, Wi-Fi. ~$110. (updated Oct 2020) 3 Days Inn, 1925 S Range Ave. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. Offers complimentary breakfast, Wi-Fi, pool. ~$70. (updated Oct 2020) 4 Hampton Inn, 1000 E Willow Dr, ☏ +1-785-460-2333. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. Offers complimentary breakfast and Wi-Fi. (updated Oct 2020)

1 Colby Municipal Airport (CBK IATA). General aviation airport. (updated Oct 2020)

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