How far is Derby, KS from Clay Center, KS?
The driving distance from Derby, KS to Clay Center, KS is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.3 miles (44 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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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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 Butler County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Derby and Clay Center.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Derby and Clay Center.
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Start on the route
37 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto East Main Street
83 m · 17 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto North Baltimore Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Baltimore Avenue
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Continue on South Southeast Boulevard
1342 ft · 23 sec · South Southeast Boulevard
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Continue on Eisenhower Memorial Highway
2764 ft · 52 sec · Eisenhower Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto East 95th Street South
6.3 mi · 11 min · East 95th Street South
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Continue on Southwest 210th Street
6.9 mi · 12 min · Southwest 210th Street
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Continue on West 1st Street
2 mi · 4 min · West 1st Street
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Continue on Southwest 210th Street
8 mi · 19 min · Southwest 210th Street
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Continue on Southeast 210th Street
4 mi · 10 min · Southeast 210th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southeast 210th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Derby and Clay Center.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Southwest 210th Street
Continue on Southwest 210th Street
8.03 mi · 00h 19m
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 Slight Chance Rain Showers then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Clay Center.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Derby to Clay Center?
The road trip is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Douglass is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.6 miles from Derby and 14.7 miles from Clay Center.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.3 miles (44 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.88 one way or $7.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Derby and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Clay Center.
Stop Ideas Near Douglass
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 Douglass.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Derby and Clay Center. Straight-line distance: 27.33 mi (43.99 km).
#1 Derby
City in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 25,145 |
| Coordinates | 37.5455700, -97.2689300 |
| Altitude | 394 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clay Center
City in Kansas
| Population | 3,991 |
| Coordinates | 37.5194600, -96.7711400 |
| Altitude | 406 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clay Center (-96.77114, 37.51946)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.88 | $7.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.38 | $8.76 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.79 | $9.59 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.46 | $10.93 |
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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