How far is Derby, KS from Madison, KS?
The driving distance from Derby, KS to Madison, KS is about 93.3 miles (150.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.1 miles (119.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Butler County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Derby and Madison.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Derby and Madison.
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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
35.2 mi · 40 min
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Turn left
20.2 mi · 35 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Southwest Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Lincoln Street
128 m · 10 sec · West Lincoln Street
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Turn right onto 3rd Street
22 m · 3 sec · 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Derby and Madison.
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
Continue straight
35.2 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Derby and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Madison.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Derby to Madison?
The road trip is about 93.3 miles (150.1 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?
Rosalia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.6 miles from Derby and 46.7 miles from Madison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.1 miles (119.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:24 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.66 one way or $25.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Derby and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Madison.
Stop Ideas Near Rosalia
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 Rosalia.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Derby and Madison. Straight-line distance: 74.05 mi (119.18 km).
#1 Derby
City in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 25,145 |
| Coordinates | 37.5455700, -97.2689300 |
| Altitude | 394 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Madison
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 606 |
| Coordinates | 38.1355800, -96.1358300 |
| Altitude | 334 |
| Country | United States |
End: Madison (-96.13583, 38.13558)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 150 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.85 | $12.66 | $25.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.22 | $13.89 | $27.78 |
| Premium | $4.58 | $15.07 | $30.14 |
| Diesel | $5.96 | $19.62 | $39.24 |
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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