How far is Derby, KS from Fort Scott, KS?
The driving distance from Derby, KS to Fort Scott, KS is about 156.8 miles (252.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 141.5 miles (227.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 15m 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 07m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Derby and Fort Scott.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Derby and Fort Scott.
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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
64.9 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Continue straight
14 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
1.5 km · 3 min
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Continue on East Madison Avenue
127 m · 10 sec · East Madison Avenue
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Continue on East Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · East Street
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Continue on West 1st Street
36.5 mi · 42 min · West 1st Street
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Turn right
97 m · 18 sec
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Turn left onto North National Avenue
1 mi · 3 min · North National Avenue
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Turn right onto West 2nd Street
85 m · 12 sec · West 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Derby and Fort Scott.
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
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64.9 mi · 01h 15m
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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Scott.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Derby to Fort Scott?
The road trip is about 156.8 miles (252.3 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?
Quincy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.2 miles from Derby and 78.5 miles from Fort Scott.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 141.5 miles (227.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 10:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.85 one way or $41.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 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 Fort Scott.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Derby and Fort Scott. Straight-line distance: 141.46 mi (227.66 km).
#1 Derby
City in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 25,145 |
| Coordinates | 37.5455700, -97.2689300 |
| Altitude | 394 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Scott
City in Kansas, USA
| Population | 7,648 |
| Coordinates | 37.8397600, -94.7083000 |
| Altitude | 258 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort Scott (-94.7083, 37.83976)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 252 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
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 | $20.85 | $41.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.52 | $47.04 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.74 | $51.47 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.33 | $58.66 |
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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