How far is Derby, KS from Lindsborg, KS?

The driving distance from Derby, KS to Lindsborg, KS is about 81.2 miles (130.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.4 miles (119.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
81.2 mi
01h 31m
Flight
74.38 mi
119.7 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.38 mi
Kilometers
119.7 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.2 mi
Kilometers
130.68 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lindsborg
Thu, Apr 23, 4:18 PM CDT
Return by in Derby
Thu, Apr 23, 5:50 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Derby
2026-04-23T14:47
Arrive Lindsborg
Thu, Apr 23, 4:18 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Derby
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
North Newton
KS

City in Harvey County, Kansas, United States of America

From Derby
40.6 mi
00h 45m
To Lindsborg
40.6 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
23 to 28 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 23 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Derby and Lindsborg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Derby and Lindsborg.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    37 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    83 m · 14 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Baltimore Avenue

    2237 ft · 40 sec · North Baltimore Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on South Southeast Boulevard

    6.3 mi · 10 min · South Southeast Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 135 North, US 81 North, KS 15 North: Salina

    2001 ft · 49 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    27.1 mi · 30 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    40.2 mi · 40 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Smokey Valley Road

    963 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Smoky Valley Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Smoky Valley Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Cole Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Cole Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East McPherson Street

    2207 ft · 46 sec · East McPherson Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South 2nd Street

    1601 ft · 1 min · South 2nd Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Derby and Lindsborg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 135 North
69.7 mi · 86%
South Southeast Boulevard
6.31 mi · 8%
Smoky Valley Road
2.52 mi · 3%
South Cole Street
1.26 mi · 2%
North Baltimore Avenue
0.42 mi · 1%
East McPherson Street
0.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 135 North

Continue straight

40.2 mi · 00h 40m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
74.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Newton
00h 45m from Derby
Leave By
3:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Derby and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lindsborg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Derby to Lindsborg?

The road trip is about 81.2 miles (130.7 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

North Newton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.6 miles from Derby and 40.6 miles from Lindsborg.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 74.4 miles (119.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 3:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.82 one way or $21.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Derby and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lindsborg.

Stop Ideas Near North Newton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around North Newton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Newton.

RAIL

Newton

3 mi away
414 North Main St.
RAIL

Hutchinson

51 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Derby and Lindsborg. Straight-line distance: 74.38 mi (119.7 km).

Derby

#1 Derby

City in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States

Population25,145
Coordinates37.5455700, -97.2689300
Altitude394
CountryUnited States
Lindsborg

#2 Lindsborg

Town in Kansas, USA

Population3,276
Coordinates38.5736200, -97.6744800
Altitude406
CountryUnited States
Start: Derby (-97.26893, 37.54557)
End: Lindsborg (-97.67448, 38.57362)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 131 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.87 gal
10.85 L · about $10.82
Round trip
$21.65
5.74 gal · 21.7 L
Estimated CO2
25.5 kg one way
Round trip: 51 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.82 $21.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.21 $24.41
Premium $4.65 $13.36 $26.71
Diesel $5.30 $15.22 $30.44

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kansas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Derby and Lindsborg. The current time is 14:47:19.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.