Derby, KS Road Trips
With 6 routes heading out and 3 heading in, Derby, KS works well as a modest departure point in the Great Plains. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 15-mile quick runs to 299-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Derby, KS spread mainly east and west, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
9
Longest Drive
298.9 mi
Colby, KS
Quickest Drive
26m
Minneha, KS
Plan Around Derby, KS
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Derby, KS is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Derby, KS
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Derby, KS
Driving from Derby, KS
The typical drive from Derby, KS covers about 195 miles and takes around 3h 33m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 299 miles (5h 48m), while the shortest is just 15 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Derby, KS most often head toward Colby, KS (298.9 mi, 5h 9m), Elkhart, KS (284.1 mi, 5h 48m), Kansas City, KS (200.8 mi, 3h 29m), Merriam, KS (190.8 mi, 3h 19m), and Tonganoxie, KS (178.3 mi, 3h 6m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in KS currently averages around $3.79 per gallon. For the typical 195-mile trip from Derby, KS, budget about $29 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 6 mapped routes leaving Derby, KS and 3 routes heading into Derby, KS, covering 9 total connections. Distances range from 15 to 299 miles.
The longest mapped route from Derby, KS covers 299 miles and takes approximately 5h 48m. Shorter options start at just 15 miles.
The average route from Derby, KS runs about 195 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 33m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.79/gallon for regular), the average 195-mile trip from Derby, KS costs roughly $29 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Derby, KS include Colby, KS, Elkhart, KS, Kansas City, KS and Merriam, KS. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Derby, KS by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
25,801
Median Income
$82,089
Median Home Value
$221,600
Median Age
35.2
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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