How far is Derby, KS from Elkhart, KS?
The driving distance from Derby, KS to Elkhart, KS is about 284 miles (457.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 256.8 miles (413.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 36m 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.
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City in Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Derby and Elkhart.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Derby and Elkhart.
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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
9 mi · 14 min · South Southeast Boulevard
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Continue on South Washington Street
2877 ft · 53 sec · South Washington Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1040 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
42.7 mi · 49 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on D Avenue
2.4 mi · 5 min · D Avenue
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Continue on Cannonball Stageline
31.5 mi · 35 min · Cannonball Stageline
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Continue on East 1st Street
3.1 mi · 7 min · East 1st Street
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Continue on Cannonball Stageline
28.7 mi · 33 min · Cannonball Stageline
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Continue on East Kansas Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · East Kansas Avenue
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Continue on The Yellow Brick Road
8.3 mi · 10 min · The Yellow Brick Road
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Keep slight right
33.7 mi · 41 min
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Turn left
3.5 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right
833 ft · 11 sec
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Turn straight
85.9 mi · 1 hr 45 min
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Turn right onto West 11th Street
7.6 mi · 9 min · West 11th Street
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Continue straight
24.5 mi · 29 min
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Turn right onto North Street
1863 ft · 57 sec · North Street
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Turn left onto Rankin Road
898 ft · 39 sec · Rankin Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rankin Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Derby and Elkhart.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn straight
85.9 mi · 01h 45m
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.
Sunny leaving Derby and Sunny near Elkhart.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Derby to Elkhart?
The road trip is about 284 miles (457.1 km) and usually takes 05h 48m 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?
Ford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.8 miles from Derby and 142.3 miles from Elkhart.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 256.8 miles (413.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.79 one way or $75.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Derby and Sunny near Elkhart.
Stop Ideas Near Ford
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 Ford.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Derby and Elkhart. Straight-line distance: 256.74 mi (413.19 km).
#1 Derby
City in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 25,145 |
| Coordinates | 37.5455700, -97.2689300 |
| Altitude | 394 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elkhart
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 1,727 |
| Coordinates | 37.0080800, -101.8901700 |
| Altitude | 1094 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elkhart (-101.89017, 37.00808)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 457 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 32m |
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 | $37.79 | $75.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $42.62 | $85.23 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $46.63 | $93.27 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $53.15 | $106.29 |
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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