How far is Chanute, KS from Derby, KS?

The driving distance from Chanute, KS to Derby, KS is about 116.5 miles (187.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.6 miles (160.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 05m 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
116.53 mi
02h 02m
Flight
99.59 mi
160.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.59 mi
Kilometers
160.27 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.53 mi
Kilometers
187.53 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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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 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Derby
Thu, Apr 23, 2:11 AM CDT
Return by in Chanute
Thu, Apr 23, 4:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chanute
2026-04-23T00:08
Arrive Derby
Thu, Apr 23, 2:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chanute
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
Severy
KS

Human settlement in Greenwood County, Kansas, United States of America

From Chanute
57.4 mi
01h 01m
To Derby
59.2 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 24 mph S
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
23 to 28 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Steuben Avenue

    918 ft · 45 sec · South Steuben Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Plummer Avenue

    2522 ft · 55 sec · North Plummer Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Cherry Street

    4.3 mi · 5 min · West Cherry Street

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.5 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Turn left

    14.8 mi · 26 min

  8. 8

    Turn right

    71.7 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35, KS 96: Kansas Turnpike

    1522 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1392 ft · 18 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35: Kansas Turnpike, 127th Street East

    1617 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    869 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35 South: Kansas Turnpike South, Wichita, Oklahoma City

    1369 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike

    7.5 mi · 7 min · Kansas Turnpike

  15. 15

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

    2608 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    45 m · 4 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Turnpike Drive

    1143 ft · 19 sec · Turnpike Drive

  18. 18

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

    5.1 mi · 8 min · South Southeast Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on North Baltimore Avenue

    2237 ft · 45 sec · North Baltimore Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    83 m · 17 sec · East Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left

    37 m · 9 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
22 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Cherry Street
11 mi · 9%
Kansas Turnpike
7.49 mi · 6%
South Southeast Boulevard
5.11 mi · 4%
I 35
0.86 mi · 1%
West Main Street
0.75 mi · 1%
KS 15
0.52 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

71.7 mi · 01h 25m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.9 mi
99.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Severy
01h 01m from Chanute
Leave By
2:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Chanute and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Derby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 116.5 miles (187.5 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Severy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.4 miles from Chanute and 59.2 miles from Derby.

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

The direct path is about 99.6 miles (160.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 2:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.50 one way or $31.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Severy

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Severy, 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 Severy.

RAIL

Newton

109 mi away
414 North Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chanute and Derby. Straight-line distance: 99.59 mi (160.27 km).

Chanute

#1 Chanute

City in Neosho County, Kansas, United States of America

Population8,991
Coordinates37.6792100, -95.4572000
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Derby

#2 Derby

City in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States

Population25,145
Coordinates37.5455700, -97.2689300
Altitude394
CountryUnited States
Start: South Steuben Avenue (-95.457168, 37.67921)
End: North Georgie (-97.268759, 37.545571)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 188 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.11 gal
15.56 L · about $15.50
Round trip
$31.00
8.22 gal · 31.12 L
Estimated CO2
36.5 kg one way
Round trip: 73.1 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.50 $31.00
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.48 $34.96
Premium $4.65 $19.13 $38.26
Diesel $5.30 $21.80 $43.60

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Chanute and Derby. The current time is 00:08:03.

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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.