How far is Derby, KS from Atchison, KS?
The driving distance from Derby, KS to Atchison, KS is about 195.2 miles (314.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 181.4 miles (291.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 29m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Lyon County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Derby and Atchison.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Derby and Atchison.
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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
5.1 mi · 8 min · South Southeast Boulevard
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Turn right onto Turnpike Drive
1210 ft · 26 sec · Turnpike Drive
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Take the ramp left
160 m · 13 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35 North: El Dorado, Kansas City, Kansas Turnpike
927 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
81.9 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Kansas Turnpike
54.9 mi · 55 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I-70 West, US 40 West, KS 4 West: Topeka, Valley Falls
1.1 km · 49 sec
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Continue straight
3063 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left
140 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight left onto Oakland Expressway
3.9 mi · 4 min · Oakland Expressway
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Take the exit slight right
2923 ft · 52 sec
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Take the exit slight right
1333 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto Northeast Sherman Road
29.4 mi · 34 min · Northeast Sherman Road
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Continue straight
14.7 mi · 17 min
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Turn left onto South 22nd Street
611 ft · 12 sec · South 22nd Street
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Turn right onto Woodlawn Avenue
2328 ft · 47 sec · Woodlawn Avenue
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Keep slight right
144 m · 9 sec
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Turn slight right onto Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto South 10th Street
792 ft · 24 sec · South 10th Street
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Turn right onto Kansas Avenue
1608 ft · 44 sec · Kansas Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kansas Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Derby and Atchison.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Kansas Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
81.9 mi · 01h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Derby and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Atchison.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Derby to Atchison?
The road trip is about 195.2 miles (314.1 km) and usually takes 03h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Americus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.6 miles from Derby and 97.6 miles from Atchison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 181.4 miles (291.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:02 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.98 one way or $51.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Derby and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Atchison.
Stop Ideas Near Americus
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 Americus.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Derby and Atchison. Straight-line distance: 181.35 mi (291.85 km).
#1 Derby
City in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 25,145 |
| Coordinates | 37.5455700, -97.2689300 |
| Altitude | 394 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Atchison
City in Kansas, USA
| Population | 10,427 |
| Coordinates | 39.5630500, -95.1216400 |
| Altitude | 248 |
| Country | United States |
End: Atchison (-95.12164, 39.56305)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 314 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 26m |
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 | $25.98 | $51.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.30 | $58.61 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $32.07 | $64.13 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $36.54 | $73.09 |
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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