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Trip from Andover, KS to Derby, KS

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

27m

Distance

20.5 mi

33 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Fair

4 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 26m ★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Andover, KS

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Derby, KS

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a short excursion between Andover and Derby, Kansas, you will find this 20.5-mile trip to be a quick and straightforward journey. Clocking in at approximately 27 minutes, the route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You can expect to spend about $3 on fuel for the entire drive, making it a very economical choice. Navigating through the Great Plains, your path primarily utilizes the Kansas Turnpike, South Southeast Boulevard, and East 21st Street. This transition between these two Kansas communities is efficient and functional, ideal for travelers who prioritize speed and simplicity over a long, winding adventure.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Kansas Turnpike 11.8 mi 11m
South Southeast Boulevard 5.1 mi 7m
East 21st Street 1.2 mi 2m
North Andover Road 0.6 mi 1m
North Baltimore Avenue 0.4 mi <1m
Turnpike Drive 0.2 mi <1m
Harrison Street <0.1 mi <1m
East Main Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Kansas Turnpike — 11.8 mi, about 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Andover, KS and Derby, KS.

1

Start on North Main Street

65 ft · 5 sec · North Main Street
2

Turn right onto Harrison Street

340 ft · 20 sec · Harrison Street
3

Turn left onto North Andover Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Andover Road
4

Turn right onto East 21st Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · East 21st Street
5

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 22 sec
6

Turn right

0.3 mi · 35 sec
7

Merge onto I 35

12 mi · 11 min · Kansas Turnpike
8

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward KS 15: Wichita K-15
9

Keep slight left at fork

149 ft · 4 sec
10

Turn right onto Turnpike Drive

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Turnpike Drive
11

At end of road, turn left onto KS 15

5.1 mi · 7 min · South Southeast Boulevard
12

Continue on KS 15

0.4 mi · 44 sec · North Baltimore Avenue
13

Turn left onto East Main Street

271 ft · 17 sec · East Main Street
14

Turn left

121 ft · 8 sec
15

Arrive at destination

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 20.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Harrison Street

Turn right onto Harrison Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | North Andover Road

Turn left onto North Andover Road

Navigation decision point

4
0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in | East 21st Street

Turn right onto East 21st Street

Navigation decision point

4
1.9 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

5
20.5 mi into trip | ~27m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.20 one way

$6.41 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $3.52 $7.04
premium $4.89 $3.95 $7.89
diesel $5.61 $4.53 $9.05

Estimated Tolls: $0.59

Kansas Turnpike (11.8 mi) $0.59

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Tolls

$1

Total

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.1 0 $2.15 $0.98
Efficient EV 5.1 0 $1.79 $0.82
EV Truck/SUV 8.2 0 $2.87 $1.31

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 12, 2026

Origin

Andover, KS

Night in Andover on Saturday

Local time

11:33 PM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

S 20 mph 45% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 12 at 6:23AM CDT until April 12 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 12 at 6:23AM CDT until April 13 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS

Destination

Derby, KS

Night in Derby on Saturday

Local time

11:33 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

4 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

27m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This is a mixed drive that balances highway efficiency with local road connectivity. You will spend roughly 59% of your time on the highway, with your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 11.8 miles on the Kansas Turnpike. As you progress from Andover toward Derby, the environment shifts from the turnpike’s faster-paced rhythm to the more localized flow of South Southeast Boulevard and East 21st Street. Expect a practical experience behind the wheel that prioritizes steady progress. The road's personality is defined by this transition, offering a predictable ride that gets you to your destination without unnecessary complexities or technical driving challenges.

59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.8 mi on Kansas Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Harrison Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 20.5 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Harrison Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Andover Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (East 21st Street): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,364 ft 1,313 ft

Total Climb

74 ft

Total Descent

85 ft

Highest Point

1,364 ft

~4.3 mi in

Elevation Range

51 ft

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 20.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

27m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 11.8 miles on Kansas Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.59 in tolls one way, starting with Kansas Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Harrison Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Andover Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (East 21st Street): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Derby, KS before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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