How far is Derby, KS from Aubry, KS?

The driving distance from Derby, KS to Aubry, KS is about 186.7 miles (300.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 164.6 miles (264.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
186.67 mi
03h 22m
Flight
164.57 mi
264.85 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

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

Driving Distance

Road route
186.67 mi
Kilometers
300.42 km
Drive Time
03h 22m

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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 03h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aubry
Fri, Apr 17, 4:17 PM CDT
Return by in Derby
Fri, Apr 17, 7:40 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Derby
2026-04-17T12:55
Arrive Aubry
Fri, Apr 17, 4:17 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:14 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Derby
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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 Derby
93.3 mi
01h 41m
To Aubry
93.4 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 24 mph S
Destination
81°F
Friday

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 22 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    37 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    83 m · 14 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Baltimore Avenue

    2237 ft · 40 sec · North Baltimore Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on South Southeast Boulevard

    5.1 mi · 8 min · South Southeast Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Turnpike Drive

    1210 ft · 26 sec · Turnpike Drive

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    160 m · 13 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35 North: El Dorado, Kansas City, Kansas Turnpike

    927 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike

    81.9 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Kansas Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    83.5 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 56 West: Gardner

    1.1 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West 175th Street

    7.8 mi · 13 min · West 175th Street

  12. 12

    Continue on West 179th Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · West 179th Street

  13. 13

    Take the ramp right toward US 69 South: Fort Scott

    770 ft · 19 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward 199th Street

    886 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West 199th Street

    1840 ft · 56 sec · West 199th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Foster Street

    1182 ft · 55 sec · Foster Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 197th Terrace

    126 m · 24 sec · 197th Terrace

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Johnson Street

    44 m · 6 sec · Johnson Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Johnson Street

Car Route Details

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

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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kansas Turnpike
165 mi · 89%
West 175th Street
7.84 mi · 4%
South Southeast Boulevard
5.09 mi · 3%
West 179th Street
3.37 mi · 2%
US 69 South
2.35 mi · 1%
US 56 West
0.71 mi
Longest Stretch

Kansas Turnpike

Keep slight right

83.5 mi · 01h 25m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.1 mi
164.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Emporia
01h 41m from Derby
Leave By
10:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 186.7 miles (300.4 km) and usually takes 03h 22m 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?

Emporia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.3 miles from Derby and 93.4 miles from Aubry.

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 22.1 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 10:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.85 one way or $49.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Derby and Aubry. Straight-line distance: 164.57 mi (264.85 km).

Derby

#1 Derby

City in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States

Population25,145
Coordinates37.5455700, -97.2689300
Altitude394
CountryUnited States
Aubry

#2 Aubry

Township in Johnson County, Kansas

Population4,531
Coordinates38.7708400, -94.6710700
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Start: Derby (-97.26893, 37.54557)
End: Aubry (-94.67107, 38.77084)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 300 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.59 gal
24.93 L · about $24.85
Round trip
$49.70
13.18 gal · 49.86 L
Estimated CO2
58.6 kg one way
Round trip: 117.1 kg / 258 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.85 $49.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.03 $56.05
Premium $4.65 $30.67 $61.34
Diesel $5.30 $34.95 $69.91

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Derby and Aubry. The current time is 12:55:11.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.