How far is Clay Center, KS from Derby, KS?
The driving distance from Clay Center, KS to Derby, KS is about 138.5 miles (222.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126.8 miles (204 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 36m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clay Center and Derby.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clay Center and Derby.
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Start on 6th Street
1248 ft · 34 sec · 6th Street
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Turn left onto Crawford Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Crawford Street
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Continue on 18th Road
11.8 mi · 14 min · 18th Road
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Continue on Eagle Road
16.2 mi · 19 min · Eagle Road
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Take the ramp left toward Salina
1520 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto 140th Road
99.5 mi · 1 hr 41 min · 140th Road
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Continue straight
26.3 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Pawnee Avenue
1004 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto East Pawnee Street
1365 ft · 29 sec · East Pawnee Street
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Turn left onto South Southeast Boulevard
7.3 mi · 11 min · South Southeast Boulevard
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Continue on North Baltimore Avenue
2237 ft · 45 sec · North Baltimore Avenue
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Turn left onto East Main Street
83 m · 17 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left
37 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clay Center and Derby.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
140th Road
Merge slight left onto 140th Road
99.5 mi · 01h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Clay Center and Sunny near Derby.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clay Center to Derby?
The road trip is about 138.5 miles (222.9 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?
Lindsborg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82 miles from Clay Center and 56.5 miles from Derby.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126.8 miles (204 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 1:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.44 one way or $36.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clay Center and Sunny near Derby.
Stop Ideas Near Lindsborg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lindsborg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clay Center and Derby. Straight-line distance: 126.78 mi (204.03 km).
#1 Clay Center
City in Kansas
| Population | 4,173 |
| Coordinates | 39.3769400, -97.1247400 |
| Altitude | 366 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Derby
City in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 25,145 |
| Coordinates | 37.5455700, -97.2689300 |
| Altitude | 394 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Georgie (-97.268759, 37.545571)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 223 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $18.44 | $36.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.80 | $41.59 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.76 | $45.52 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.94 | $51.87 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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