How far is Derby, KS from Holton, KS?
The driving distance from Derby, KS to Holton, KS is about 175.3 miles (282.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 156.4 miles (251.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 13m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat of Lyon County, Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Derby and Holton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Derby and Holton.
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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
81.9 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Kansas Turnpike
50 mi · 50 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 470 West, US 75: Topeka, Salina
2632 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Highway
5.3 mi · 6 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Wanamaker Road, Huntoon Street
1298 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right
50 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Southwest Wanamaker Road
3008 ft · 1 min · Southwest Wanamaker Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 East: Kansas City
1551 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 75 North: Gage Boulevard, Holton
970 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: Holton
28 mi · 31 min
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Turn right onto West 4th Street
1 km · 2 min · West 4th Street
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Turn left onto New York Avenue
675 ft · 30 sec · New York Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · New York Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Derby and Holton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Kansas Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
81.9 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Derby and Mostly Sunny near Holton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Derby to Holton?
The road trip is about 175.3 miles (282.1 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?
Emporia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.7 miles from Derby and 87.6 miles from Holton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 156.4 miles (251.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 10:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.30 one way or $46.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Derby and Mostly Sunny near Holton.
Stop Ideas Near Emporia
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 Emporia.
Topeka
Lawrence
Newton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Derby and Holton. Straight-line distance: 156.39 mi (251.68 km).
#1 Derby
City in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 25,145 |
| Coordinates | 37.5455700, -97.2689300 |
| Altitude | 394 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Holton
City in Jackson County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 3,204 |
| Coordinates | 39.4652700, -95.7363700 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| Country | United States |
End: Holton (-95.73637, 39.46527)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 282 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $23.30 | $46.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.28 | $52.57 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.76 | $57.52 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.78 | $65.56 |
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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