How far is Derby, KS from Abilene, KS?
The driving distance from Derby, KS to Abilene, KS is about 102.3 miles (164.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94.8 miles (152.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 01m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 00m.
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.
Human settlement in Marion County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Derby and Abilene.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Derby and Abilene.
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Start on the route
37 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto East Main Street
83 m · 14 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Baltimore Avenue
2237 ft · 40 sec · North Baltimore Avenue
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Continue on South Southeast Boulevard
6.3 mi · 10 min · South Southeast Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 135 North, US 81 North, KS 15 North: Salina
2001 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
27.1 mi · 30 min
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 15: North Newton, Abilene
1362 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Eisenhower Memorial Highway
7.2 mi · 8 min · Eisenhower Memorial Highway
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Continue on Bison Road
11.9 mi · 14 min · Bison Road
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Turn right onto 200th Street
6 mi · 7 min · 200th Street
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Turn left onto Eisenhower Memorial Highway
26 mi · 30 min · Eisenhower Memorial Highway
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Continue on Gulf Road
8.4 mi · 10 min · Gulf Road
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Continue on Eisenhower Memorial Highway
2.9 mi · 3 min · Eisenhower Memorial Highway
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Continue on South Buckeye Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Buckeye Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Buckeye Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Derby and Abilene.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 135 North
Merge slight left
27.1 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Derby and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Abilene.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Derby to Abilene?
The road trip is about 102.3 miles (164.6 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?
Goessel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.2 miles from Derby and 51.1 miles from Abilene.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94.8 miles (152.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 2:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.61 one way or $27.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Derby and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Abilene.
Stop Ideas Near Goessel
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 Goessel.
Newton
Hutchinson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Derby and Abilene. Straight-line distance: 94.82 mi (152.6 km).
#1 Derby
City in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 25,145 |
| Coordinates | 37.5455700, -97.2689300 |
| Altitude | 394 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Abilene
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 6,123 |
| Coordinates | 38.9172200, -97.2139100 |
| Altitude | 352 |
| Country | United States |
End: Abilene (-97.21391, 38.91722)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 165 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
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 | $13.61 | $27.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.35 | $30.71 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.80 | $33.60 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.15 | $38.29 |
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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