Origin
Derby, KS
Morning in Derby on Tuesday
Local time
10:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Derby, KS to Park City, KS
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
18.7 mi
30 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Derby, KS
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Park City, KS
Ivan Georgiev
Trip Overview
Derby to Park City is 18.7 miles and takes about 26 minutes via I 135, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Kansas, connecting two points in the Great Plains region. Expect a straightforward drive with minimal time investment, making it ideal for a quick trip or as part of a larger itinerary. It's a practical route for navigating between these specific towns without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 135 | 10.6 mi | 13m |
| South Southeast Boulevard | 6.3 mi | 9m |
| North Baltimore Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East 61st Street North | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Parkview Drive | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Evanston Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 135
— 10.6 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Derby, KS and Park City, KS.
1
Start on this road
121 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto East Main Street
271 ft
·
13 sec
·
East Main Street
3
Turn right onto KS 15
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
North Baltimore Avenue
4
Continue on KS 15
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
South Southeast Boulevard
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 135 North, US 81 North, KS 15 North: Salina
6
Merge onto I 135; US 81; KS 15
11 mi
·
13 min
·
I 135; US 81; KS 15
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 14
Toward 61st Street
8
Turn right onto East 61st Street North
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
East 61st Street North
9
Turn left onto East Parkview Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Parkview Drive
10
Turn right onto East Evanston Drive
122 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Evanston Drive
11
Arrive at destination
East Evanston Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 18.3 — 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
|
East Main Street
Turn right onto East Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
6.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the ramp toward I 135 North, US 81 North, KS 15 North: Salina
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 135 North, US 81 North, KS 15 North: S...
5
7.2 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 135; US 81; KS 15
Merge onto I 135; US 81; KS 15
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
17.8 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward 61st Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 14
Toward 61st Street
4
18.3 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
East Parkview Drive
Turn left onto East Parkview Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.92 one way
$5.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.21 | $6.42 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.60 | $7.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 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 | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.62 | $1.20 |
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.
Destination
Park City, KS
Morning in Park City on Tuesday
Local time
10:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°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
1 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
26m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route features a 57% highway share, meaning a good portion will be on I 135. You'll experience a longest stretch of 10.6 miles on I 135 before transitioning to surface roads. The profile is mixed highway and surface, so be prepared for a change in driving conditions as you leave the interstate. Expect a moderate number of exits and potential for some merging as you navigate between these two Kansas locations.
57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.6 mi on I 135.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Main Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 26m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.2 miles (I 135; US 81; KS 15): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,376 ft
1,280 ft
Total Climb
139 ft
Total Descent
67 ft
Highest Point
1,376 ft
~17.4 mi in
Elevation Range
96 ft
About the Cities
Arriving in Park City, KS
Full guide →Wichita is the largest city in Kansas — since Kansas City is divided between the states of Kansas and Missouri. It is not the biggest or flashiest city in the US, but it is a medium-sized city with a small-town feel. It offers much to tourists with its variety of attractions. === Tourist information === Visit Wichita website
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 18.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.6 miles on I 135. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.2 miles (I 135; US 81; KS 15): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Park City, 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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