How far is Aubry, KS from Derby, KS?

The driving distance from Aubry, KS to Derby, KS is about 184.4 miles (296.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 164.6 miles (264.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
184.42 mi
02h 52m
Flight
164.57 mi
264.85 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
164.57 mi
Kilometers
264.85 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
184.42 mi
Kilometers
296.79 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Derby
Tue, May 12, 9:54 PM CDT
Return by in Aubry
Wed, May 13, 12:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aubry
2026-05-12T19:02
Arrive Derby
Tue, May 12, 9:54 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Aubry
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Emporia
KS

County seat of Lyon County, Kansas, United States

From Aubry
93.4 mi
01h 26m
To Derby
91 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Tuesday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph SW
Destination
91°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 21 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Aubry and Derby.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aubry and Derby.

  1. 1

    Start on Johnson Street

    44 m · 9 sec · Johnson Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 197th Terrace

    126 m · 25 sec · 197th Terrace

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Foster Street

    1182 ft · 54 sec · Foster Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West 199th Street

    1358 ft · 38 sec · West 199th Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    796 ft · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward 179th Street

    817 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West 179th Street

    3.5 mi · 6 min · West 179th Street

  9. 9

    Continue on West 175th Street

    8 mi · 13 min · West 175th Street

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1138 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left toward I 35 South, US 50 West: Wichita

    1314 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    165.5 mi · 2 hr 47 min

  13. 13

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

    2608 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    45 m · 4 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Turnpike Drive

    1143 ft · 19 sec · Turnpike Drive

  16. 16

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

    5.1 mi · 8 min · South Southeast Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on North Baltimore Avenue

    2237 ft · 45 sec · North Baltimore Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    83 m · 17 sec · East Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left

    37 m · 9 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Aubry and Derby.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 South
166 mi · 90%
West 175th Street
8.25 mi · 4%
South Southeast Boulevard
5.11 mi · 3%
West 179th Street
3.46 mi · 2%
West 199th Street
2.63 mi · 1%
KS 15
0.52 mi
Longest Stretch

I 35 South

Merge slight left

166 mi · 02h 47m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.8 mi
164.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Emporia
01h 26m from Aubry
Leave By
12:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Aubry and Sunny near Derby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Aubry to Derby?

The road trip is about 184.4 miles (296.8 km) and usually takes 02h 52m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Emporia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.4 miles from Aubry and 91 miles from Derby.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 164.6 miles (264.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.55 one way or $49.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Aubry and Sunny near Derby.

Stop Ideas Near Emporia

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Emporia, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Emporia.

RAIL

Topeka

85 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Lawrence

104 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Newton

109 mi away
414 North Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aubry and Derby. Straight-line distance: 164.57 mi (264.85 km).

Aubry

#1 Aubry

Township in Johnson County, Kansas

Population4,531
Coordinates38.7708400, -94.6710700
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Derby

#2 Derby

City in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States

Population25,145
Coordinates37.5455700, -97.2689300
Altitude394
CountryUnited States
Start: Johnson Street (-94.670613, 38.77084)
End: North Georgie (-97.268759, 37.545571)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 297 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.51 gal
24.63 L · about $24.55
Round trip
$49.10
13.02 gal · 49.26 L
Estimated CO2
57.9 kg one way
Round trip: 115.7 kg / 255 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.55 $49.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.69 $55.37
Premium $4.65 $30.30 $60.60
Diesel $5.30 $34.53 $69.06

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kansas · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Aubry and Derby. The current time is 19:02:29.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.