Origin
Wichita, KS
Late night in Wichita on Sunday
Local time
2:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wichita, 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
19m
Distance
11.6 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 18m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wichita, KS
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Derby, KS
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick commute between Wichita and Derby, this 11.6-mile trip is an efficient way to navigate the Great Plains. Clocking in at approximately 19 minutes, the journey is perfect for a single-day excursion that requires no overnight stops. You will primarily navigate via Southeast Boulevard, South Washington Street, and East Central Avenue to reach your destination. Budgeting about $2 for fuel should easily cover this short distance. Since the entire trip takes place within the same region, you can expect a familiar landscape throughout your drive. It is a straightforward, practical route that offers maximum flexibility for your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southeast Boulevard | 8.8 mi | 13m |
| South Washington Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| East Central Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Washington Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Baltimore Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Southeast Boulevard
— 8.8 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wichita, KS and Derby, KS.
1
Start on this road
359 ft
·
28 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto East Central Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Central Avenue
3
Turn right onto North Washington Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Washington Avenue
4
Continue on South Washington Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
South Washington Street
5
Turn straight onto Southeast Boulevard
8.8 mi
·
13 min
·
Southeast Boulevard
6
Continue on KS 15
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
North Baltimore Avenue
7
Turn left onto East Main Street
271 ft
·
17 sec
·
East Main Street
8
Turn left
121 ft
·
8 sec
9
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 11.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Central Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto East Central Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
North Washington Avenue
Turn right onto North Washington Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
11.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
East Main Street
Turn left onto East Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
11.6 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.81 one way
$3.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.99 | $3.98 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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 Sunday
Local time
2:57 AM
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
19m 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 rather than a monotonous interstate grind, as this route features zero highway miles. Your time behind the wheel will be spent navigating city streets, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 8.8 miles along Southeast Boulevard. Because the road consists entirely of local thoroughfares, you should remain alert for frequent intersections and changing traffic patterns. The personality of this drive is functional and urban, requiring more active steering than a long-distance cruise. While you won't encounter high-speed highway sections, the route provides a direct path that effectively connects the two cities.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.8 mi on Southeast Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East Central Avenue.
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 19m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (North Washington Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 11.6 miles (East Main Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Wichita, 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 19m. Total distance: 11.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.8 miles on Southeast Boulevard. 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 0.1 miles (East Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (North Washington Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 11.6 miles (East Main 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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