Trip from Saint George, 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

2h 32m

Distance

148.9 mi

240 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

Good

5 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min

4 AM

2h 23m ★

6 AM

2h 33m

8 AM

2h 53m

10 AM

2h 40m

12 PM

2h 38m

3 PM

2h 41m

5 PM

2h 52m

8 PM

2h 27m

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

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Saint George, KS

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city in Derbyshire, in the East Midlands region of England

Derby, KS

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Trip Overview

This 148.9-mile drive from Saint George to Derby, Kansas, is a straightforward, single-day adventure that will take you approximately 2 hours and 32 minutes. Designed for a single day of travel, this route keeps you within the familiar Great Plains region of Kansas. With an estimated fuel cost of $23 and just one recommended stop, it’s an efficient journey. The main roads guiding you are 1st Street, Military Trail Road, and Flush Road, indicating a more local, turn-heavy experience rather than a high-speed highway cruise. This trip offers a practical way to cover ground without significant time commitment.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

74.4 miles from Saint George, KS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
1st Street	—	—
Military Trail Road	—	—
Flush Road	—	—
Fort Riley Boulevard	—	—
I-70 West	—	—
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway	—	—
US 77	—	—
the route	—	—

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: 1st Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Grant Street

305 ft · 15 sec · Grant Street

Turn right onto 1st Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · 1st Street

Continue on Military Trail Road

0.5 mi · 58 sec · Military Trail Road

Turn right onto Flush Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Flush Road

Turn left

6.6 mi · 8 min

Turn left onto Fort Riley Boulevard

14 mi · 18 min · Fort Riley Boulevard

Take the exit slight right toward I-70 West, Salina

0.3 mi · 36 sec · I-70 West, Salina

Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

7.4 mi · 7 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

Take the exit slight right toward US 77, KS 18 West, Marysville, Herington

0.2 mi · 27 sec · US 77, KS 18 West, Marysville, Herington

Keep slight left to continue on US 77, KS 18 West, Marysville, Herington

0.1 mi · 25 sec · US 77, KS 18 West, Marysville, Herington

Turn right onto US 77, KS 18 West: Marysville, Herington

46 mi · 54 min · US 77, KS 18 West: Marysville, Herington

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

174 ft · 3 sec · the route

Exit the roundabout

8.8 mi · 10 min

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 77 South: El Dorado

177 ft · 8 sec · US 77 South: El Dorado

Exit the roundabout onto US 77 South: El Dorado

27 mi · 31 min · US 77 South: El Dorado

Turn left

0.3 mi · 34 sec

Keep slight left

0.5 mi · 1 min

Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike

31 mi · 30 min · Kansas Turnpike

Take the exit slight right toward KS 15: Wichita K-15

0.5 mi · 1 min · KS 15: Wichita K-15

Keep slight left

148 ft · 4 sec

Turn right onto Turnpike Drive

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Turnpike Drive

At the end of the road, turn left onto South Southeast Boulevard

5.1 mi · 7 min · South Southeast Boulevard

Continue on North Baltimore Avenue

0.4 mi · 45 sec · North Baltimore Avenue

Turn left onto East Main Street

272 ft · 17 sec · East Main Street

Turn left

121 ft · 9 sec

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Given the 2-hour and 32-minute duration, this route is easily manageable as a single-day trip. Departing in the morning will give you plenty of time to reach Derby without feeling rushed, and the $23 fuel cost makes it an economical choice. With only one stop suggested, you have flexibility in planning your breaks; consider a mid-journey stop to break up the driving. A specific tip for this route: pay close attention to local speed limits on 1st Street, Military Trail Road, and Flush Road, as they can vary and are strictly enforced on these types of local thoroughfares.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 74.4 miles from Saint George, KS, or about 1h 16m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 33 miles or 33m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 74.4 miles or 1h 16m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 5m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Derby, KS than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Saint George, KS so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Saint George, KS

This is one driving day of about 148.9 miles and 2h 32m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Saint George, KS.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Peabody, KS

74 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

Ogden, KS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Peabody, KS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 74.4 miles from Saint George, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Manhattan, Kansas

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 10.6

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+17855397272

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Wine Dive + Kitchen

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Manhattan, Kansas

1.9 mi

El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 10.6

Manhattan, Kansas

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+17855397272

Visit website

Wine Dive + Kitchen

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $30 to $50 mile 10.6

Manhattan, Kansas

Hours: 4–9 pm

+17857122413

Visit website

Old Chicago Pizza + Taproom

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 10.6

Manhattan, Kansas

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+17855373322

Visit website

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 138.3

Wichita, Kansas

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+13166835499

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$23.28 one way

$46.56 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 52 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$25.56	$51.12
premium	$4.89	$28.65	$57.31
diesel	$5.61	$32.88	$65.75

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 52.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	44.7	$15.63	$7.15
Efficient EV	37.2	$13.03	$5.96
EV Truck/SUV	59.6	$20.85	$9.53

Gas CO2

52 kg

EV CO2

17 kg (67% 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 14, 2026

Origin

Saint George, KS

Late night in Saint George on Sunday

Local time

2:58 AM

CDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Derby, KS

Late night in Derby on Sunday

Local time

2:58 AM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

81°F

Peabody, KS

74 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

25 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

2h 32m 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?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with 0% highway share. The journey is characterized by navigating through local roads like 1st Street, Military Trail Road, and Flush Road, which means you'll be making frequent turns and experiencing a more grounded pace. Since there's no longest uninterrupted stretch indicated, anticipate a consistent engagement with the road and surrounding environment. This type of drive offers a more intimate connection with the Kansas landscape as you pass through various communities.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.

26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Main road: 1st Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Saint George, KS to Derby, KS is easy. At 2h 32m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Saint George, KS to Derby, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 32m. Total distance: 148.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Saint George, KS to Derby, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

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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Trip from Saint George, KS to Derby, KS

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant

El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant

Wine Dive + Kitchen

Old Chicago Pizza + Taproom

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ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

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Great Plains Nature Center

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Saint George, KS

Derby, KS

Same local time

25 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 32m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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