Origin
Newton, KS
Late night in Newton on Tuesday
Local time
5:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newton, 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
48m
Distance
36.7 mi
59 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newton, KS
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Derby, KS
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Trip Overview
Newton, KS to Derby, KS is 36.7 miles and takes about 48 minutes via KS 15, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive stays within the Great Plains region, offering a consistent, open-road experience. It's a short trip, ideal for a quick connection between these two Kansas towns. You'll mainly be on highways, so expect a focused drive without many detours. Consider this a practical link rather than a destination-focused journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| KS 15 | 26.7 mi | 30m |
| South Southeast Boulevard | 7.3 mi | 11m |
| Washington Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.5 mi | 2m |
| North Baltimore Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Kansas Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Pawnee Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
KS 15
— 26.7 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newton, KS and Derby, KS.
1
Start on KS 15
65 ft
·
30 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Continue on KS 15
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
3
Turn straight onto KS 15
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Road
4
Continue on KS 15
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
South Kansas Avenue
5
Take the ramp onto KS 15
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
KS 15
Toward US 50 East, KS 15 South: Wichita, Emporia
6
Keep slight right at fork onto KS 15
26 mi
·
29 min
·
KS 15
Toward I 135 South, US 81 South, KS 15 South: Wichita
Use the slight right lane.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 3B
Toward Pawnee Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn right onto East Pawnee Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
East Pawnee Street
9
Turn left onto South Southeast Boulevard
7.3 mi
·
11 min
·
South Southeast Boulevard
10
Continue on KS 15
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
North Baltimore Avenue
11
Turn left onto East Main Street
271 ft
·
17 sec
·
East Main Street
12
Turn left
121 ft
·
8 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 36.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.3 miles from Newton, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 1.7 and 36.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
KS 15
Take the ramp onto KS 15 toward US 50 East, KS 15 South: Wichita, Emporia
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 50 East, KS 15 South: Wichita, Empori...
8
2.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
KS 15
Keep slight right at fork onto KS 15 toward I 135 South, US 81 South, KS 15 South: Wichita
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 135 South, US 81 South, KS 15 South: W...
7
28.4 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward Pawnee Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 3B
Toward Pawnee Avenue
5
28.6 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
East Pawnee Street
Turn right onto East Pawnee Street
Navigation decision point
5
36.6 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.74 one way
$11.48 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.30 | $12.60 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.06 | $14.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.10 | $16.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11 | 0 | $3.85 | $1.76 |
| Efficient EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.21 | $1.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.14 | $2.35 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Late night in Derby on Tuesday
Local time
5:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
65°F
Park City, KS
18 mi in
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
48m 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 is primarily highway-focused, with 73% of the drive on faster roads. You'll experience stretches of open highway, particularly the longest segment of 26.7 miles on KS 15. The drive generally follows major arteries like South Southeast Boulevard and Washington Road, suggesting a consistent pace. Expect a straightforward driving experience, with minimal complexity as you navigate between these Kansas communities.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.7 mi on KS 15.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on KS 15 and South Southeast Boulevard. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in near KS 15.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 48m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (KS 15): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.2 miles (KS 15): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Newton, KS
Full guide →Founded 1871
Newton is a city in Harvey County, Kansas.
Top landmarks
- • Newton station — train station in Newton, Kansas, US
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 48m. Total distance: 36.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.7 miles on KS 15. 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: at 1.7 miles (KS 15): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.2 miles (KS 15): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.4 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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