Derby, KS Road Trips

With 12 routes heading out and 9 heading in, Derby, KS works well as a modest departure point in the Great Plains. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 7-mile quick runs to 299-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Derby, KS spread mainly east and north, covering a wide geographic range.

city in Derbyshire, in the East Midlands region of England

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Trip Routes

21

Longest Drive

298.9 mi

Colby, KS

Quickest Drive

13m

Haysville, 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.

Lenexa, KS to Derby, KS 186 mi · 3h 15m De Soto, KS to Derby, KS 185.6 mi · 3h 15m Saint George, KS to Derby, KS 150.5 mi · 2h 59m Coffeyville, KS to Derby, KS 120.8 mi · 2h 43m

Continue From Derby, KS

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Derby, KS to Colby, KS 298.9 mi · 5h 9m Derby, KS to Kansas City, KS 200.8 mi · 3h 29m Derby, KS to Atchison, KS 195.2 mi · 3h 29m Derby, KS to Fairmount, KS 194.3 mi · 3h 23m

Trips from Derby, KS

Derby, KS to Colby, KS

298.9 mi 5h 9m

Derby, KS to Kansas City, KS

200.8 mi 3h 29m

Derby, KS to Atchison, KS

195.2 mi 3h 29m

Derby, KS to Fairmount, KS

194.3 mi 3h 23m

Derby, KS to Prairie Village, KS

192.2 mi 3h 26m

Derby, KS to Tecumseh, KS

146.6 mi 2h 32m

Derby, KS to Chanute, KS

124.8 mi 2h 28m

Derby, KS to Gypsum, KS

98.6 mi 1h 51m

Derby, KS to Attica, KS

66.4 mi 1h 49m

Derby, KS to Park City, KS

18.7 mi 26m

Derby, KS to Prairie Village, KS

18 mi 26m

Derby, KS to Haysville, KS

7.3 mi 13m

Driving from Derby, KS

The typical drive from Derby, KS covers about 130 miles and takes around 2h 23m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 299 miles (5h 9m), while the shortest is just 7 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Derby, KS most often head toward Colby, KS (298.9 mi, 5h 9m), Kansas City, KS (200.8 mi, 3h 29m), Atchison, KS (195.2 mi, 3h 29m), Fairmount, KS (194.3 mi, 3h 23m), and Prairie Village, KS (192.2 mi, 3h 26m). 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 130-mile trip from Derby, KS, budget about $19 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. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 12 mapped routes leaving Derby, KS and 9 routes heading into Derby, KS, covering 21 total connections. Distances range from 7 to 299 miles.

The longest mapped route from Derby, KS covers 299 miles and takes approximately 5h 9m. Shorter options start at just 7 miles.

The average route from Derby, KS runs about 130 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 23m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 130-mile trip from Derby, KS costs roughly $19 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, Kansas City, KS, Atchison, KS and Fairmount, KS. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.