How far is Derby, KS from Chanute, KS?
The driving distance from Derby, KS to Chanute, KS is about 124.8 miles (200.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99.6 miles (160.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 56m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Greenwood County, Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Derby and Chanute.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Derby and Chanute.
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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
25.7 mi · 26 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right
1768 ft · 50 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Boyer Road
79 m · 6 sec · Boyer Road
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Take the exit left
61 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight right onto West Central Avenue
4.9 mi · 9 min · West Central Avenue
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Continue straight
60.2 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Turn right onto South Fry Street
12.8 mi · 15 min · South Fry Street
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Continue straight
663 ft · 9 sec
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
5.3 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto North Plummer Avenue
2522 ft · 55 sec · North Plummer Avenue
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Steuben Avenue
918 ft · 40 sec · South Steuben Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Steuben Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Derby and Chanute.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
West Central Avenue
Continue straight
60.2 mi · 01h 09m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Derby and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Chanute.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Derby to Chanute?
The road trip is about 124.8 miles (200.8 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?
Eureka is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.3 miles from Derby and 62.4 miles from Chanute.
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 25.2 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 1:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.59 one way or $33.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Derby and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Chanute.
Stop Ideas Near Eureka
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 Eureka.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Derby and Chanute. Straight-line distance: 99.59 mi (160.27 km).
#1 Derby
City in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 25,145 |
| Coordinates | 37.5455700, -97.2689300 |
| Altitude | 394 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chanute
City in Neosho County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 8,991 |
| Coordinates | 37.6792100, -95.4572000 |
| Altitude | 292 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chanute (-95.4572, 37.67921)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 201 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
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 | $16.59 | $33.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.71 | $37.43 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.48 | $40.96 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.34 | $46.68 |
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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