How far is Derby, KS from Osage County, KS?

The driving distance from Derby, KS to Osage County, KS is about 128.7 miles (207.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.5 miles (182.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m 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
128.74 mi
02h 32m
Flight
113.47 mi
182.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.47 mi
Kilometers
182.62 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.74 mi
Kilometers
207.18 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Osage County
Thu, Oct 15, 2:25 PM CDT
Return by in Derby
Thu, Oct 15, 4:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Derby
2026-10-15T11:53
Arrive Osage County
Thu, Oct 15, 2:25 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:26 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
Matfield Green
KS

Human settlement in Chase County, Kansas, United States of America

From Derby
64.3 mi
01h 16m
To Osage County
64.4 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 22 mph NW
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Derby and Osage County.

  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

    5.1 mi · 8 min · South Southeast Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Turnpike Drive

    1210 ft · 26 sec · Turnpike Drive

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    160 m · 13 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35 North: El Dorado, Kansas City, Kansas Turnpike

    927 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike

    81.9 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Kansas Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Kansas Turnpike

    19.8 mi · 20 min · Kansas Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    3068 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Road 340

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Road 340

  12. 12

    Continue on West 229th Street

    6.1 mi · 9 min · West 229th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right

    34 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Martin Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Martin Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Market Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Market Street

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto North 9th Street

    839 ft · 17 sec · North 9th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Laing Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Laing Street

  18. 18

    Continue on West 237th Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · West 237th Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Fairlawn Road

    2 mi · 8 min · South Fairlawn Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West 221st Street

    1.1 mi · 4 min · West 221st Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 221st Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kansas Turnpike
102 mi · 80%
West 229th Street
6.09 mi · 5%
South Southeast Boulevard
5.09 mi · 4%
Road 340
4.55 mi · 4%
West 237th Street
2.92 mi · 2%
South Fairlawn Road
2.01 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.2 mi
113.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Matfield Green
01h 16m from Derby
Leave By
1:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Derby and Showers And Thunderstorms near Osage County.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Derby to Osage County?

The road trip is about 128.7 miles (207.2 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?

Matfield Green is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.3 miles from Derby and 64.4 miles from Osage County.

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

The direct path is about 113.5 miles (182.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.16 one way or $36.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Derby and Showers And Thunderstorms near Osage County.

Stop Ideas Near Matfield Green

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Matfield Green, 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 Matfield Green.

RAIL

Newton

70 mi away
414 North Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Derby and Osage County. Straight-line distance: 113.47 mi (182.62 km).

Derby

#1 Derby

City in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States

Population25,145
Coordinates37.5455700, -97.2689300
Altitude394
CountryUnited States
Osage County

#2 Osage County

County in Kansas, United States

Population15,770
Coordinates38.6523300, -95.7269500
Altitude339
CountryUnited States
Start: Derby (-97.26893, 37.54557)
End: Osage County (-95.72695, 38.65233)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 207 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.54 gal
17.2 L · about $18.16
Round trip
$36.33
9.08 gal · 34.4 L
Estimated CO2
40.3 kg one way
Round trip: 80.7 kg / 178 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.00 $18.16 $36.33
Mid-grade $4.35 $19.76 $39.52
Premium $4.73 $21.48 $42.96
Diesel $6.02 $27.31 $54.62

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Derby and Osage County. The current time is 11:53:29.

Distance to Other Cities

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