Origin
Goddard, KS
Morning in Goddard on Tuesday
Local time
7:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Goddard, KS to Derby, 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
34m
Distance
23.6 mi
38 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Goddard, KS
Helena Jankovičová Kováčová
Derby, KS
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Trip Overview
Goddard, KS to Derby, KS is 23.6 miles and takes about 34 minutes via Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway and I-235, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Great Plains region of Kansas, offering a straightforward drive. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick trip or as part of a larger exploration of the area. You'll be navigating primarily surface roads, so expect typical local traffic patterns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway | 9.3 mi | 12m |
| I 235 | 6.4 mi | 7m |
| South Southeast Boulevard | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| East 47th Street South | 2 mi | 3m |
| North Baltimore Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| US 81 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
— 9.3 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goddard, KS and Derby, KS.
1
Start on this road
113 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
3
Turn right onto US 54; US 400
9.3 mi
·
12 min
·
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward I 235 South
Use the slight right lane.
5
Merge onto I 235
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
I 235
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 135 South, I 35: Kansas Turnpike
7
Merge onto I 135; US 81
211 ft
·
3 sec
·
I 135; US 81
8
Take the exit onto US 81
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
US 81
Exit 1A
Toward US 81: 47th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn left onto US 81
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
East 47th Street South
10
Turn right onto KS 15
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
South Southeast Boulevard
11
Continue on KS 15
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
North Baltimore Avenue
12
Turn left onto East Main Street
271 ft
·
17 sec
·
East Main Street
13
Turn left
121 ft
·
8 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16.9 — 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
|
North Main Street
Turn left onto North Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 54; US 400 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Turn right onto US 54; US 400 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
9.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward I 235 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 235 South
6
16.4 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 135 South, I 35: Kansas Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 135 South, I 35: Kansas Turnpike
8
16.9 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
US 81
Take the exit onto US 81 toward US 81: 47th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1A
Toward US 81: 47th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.69 one way
$7.38 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.05 | $8.10 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.54 | $9.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.21 | $10.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.48 | $1.13 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.30 | $1.51 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Derby, KS
Morning in Derby on Tuesday
Local time
7:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°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
2 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
34m 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 drive involves 28% highway travel. You'll experience a longest stretch of 9.3 miles on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway before transitioning to surface roads. This means you'll encounter a moderate number of exits and intersections as you make your way through the area. The majority of your time will be spent on surface roads, which can feel more like navigating local streets.
Only 28% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.3 mi on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Main Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 23.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 54; US 400 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 23.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.3 miles on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Derby, KS before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 54; US 400 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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