How far is Derby, KS from Junction City, KS?
The driving distance from Derby, KS to Junction City, KS is about 122.7 miles (197.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 105.2 miles (169.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight 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 02h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Marion County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Derby and Junction City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Derby and Junction City.
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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
30.6 mi · 31 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right
2876 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto North Main Street
26.7 mi · 31 min · North Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US 77 North: Junction City
62 m · 9 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US 77 North: Junction City
8.8 mi · 10 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
52 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
19.5 mi · 23 min
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Keep slight right
26.9 mi · 31 min
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Take the ramp slight right
1206 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 40 Business
1232 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto South Washington Street
144 m · 9 sec · South Washington Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Washington Street
41 m · 3 sec · South Washington Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Washington Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · South Washington Street
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Turn left onto West 6th Street
556 ft · 26 sec · West 6th Street
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Turn right onto North Jefferson Street
40 m · 6 sec · North Jefferson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Jefferson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Derby and Junction City.
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
30.6 mi · 00h 31m
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 Cloudy leaving Derby and Mostly Sunny near Junction City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Derby to Junction City?
The road trip is about 122.7 miles (197.4 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?
Florence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.3 miles from Derby and 61.4 miles from Junction City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 105.2 miles (169.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 2:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.33 one way or $32.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Derby and Mostly Sunny near Junction City.
Stop Ideas Near Florence
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 Florence.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Derby and Junction City. Straight-line distance: 105.18 mi (169.27 km).
#1 Derby
City in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 25,145 |
| Coordinates | 37.5455700, -97.2689300 |
| Altitude | 394 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Junction City
City in and county seat of Geary County, Kansas
| Population | 21,482 |
| Coordinates | 39.0286100, -96.8314000 |
| Altitude | 337 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Jefferson Street (-96.831441, 39.02861)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 197 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $16.33 | $32.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.42 | $36.83 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.15 | $40.30 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.97 | $45.93 |
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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