How far is Derby, KS from Frontenac, KS?
The driving distance from Derby, KS to Frontenac, KS is about 174.2 miles (280.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 141.5 miles (227.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 04m 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 32m.
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.
Human settlement in Wilson County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Derby and Frontenac.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Derby and Frontenac.
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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
4.5 mi · 4 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Webb Road
3276 ft · 1 min
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Continue on East Kellogg Drive
2816 ft · 1 min · East Kellogg Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward US 54 East, US 400 East
1284 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
12.5 mi · 16 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on West 7th Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · West 7th Avenue
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Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
7 mi · 8 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Atomic Veterans Memorial Highway
61.9 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Atomic Veterans Memorial Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
48 m · 2 sec · Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
70.5 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
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Turn left
7.7 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto Parkview Drive
1 mi · 2 min · Parkview Drive
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Turn right onto West McKay Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West McKay Street
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Turn left onto North Crawford Street
65 m · 9 sec · North Crawford Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Crawford Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Derby and Frontenac.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
Exit the roundabout onto Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
70.5 mi · 01h 22m
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 Frontenac.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Derby to Frontenac?
The road trip is about 174.2 miles (280.4 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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?
New Albany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87 miles from Derby and 87.2 miles from Frontenac.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 141.5 miles (227.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.7 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 9:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.19 one way or $46.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Derby and Sunny near Frontenac.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Derby and Frontenac. Straight-line distance: 141.54 mi (227.79 km).
#1 Derby
City in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 25,145 |
| Coordinates | 37.5455700, -97.2689300 |
| Altitude | 394 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Frontenac
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 3,392 |
| Coordinates | 37.4556000, -94.6891300 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
End: Frontenac (-94.68913, 37.4556)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 280 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 10m |
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 | $23.19 | $46.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.16 | $52.31 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.62 | $57.24 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.62 | $65.24 |
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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