How far is Derby, KS from Park, KS?
The driving distance from Derby, KS to Park, KS is about 252.3 miles (406.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 199.4 miles (320.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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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 04h 22m.
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.
Unincorporated community in Ellsworth County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Derby and Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Derby and Park.
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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
6.3 mi · 10 min · South Southeast Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 135 North, US 81 North, KS 15 North: Salina
2001 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
27.1 mi · 30 min
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
63.2 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Hays
1185 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
150.8 mi · 2 hr 31 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 211, Park
958 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Old Highway 40
850 ft · 29 sec · Old Highway 40
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Turn left onto Main Street
938 ft · 43 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto 4th Street
890 ft · 44 sec · 4th Street
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Turn left onto Cottonwood Street
78 m · 11 sec · Cottonwood Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cottonwood Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Derby and Park.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
151 mi · 02h 31m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Derby and Mostly Clear near Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Derby to Park?
The road trip is about 252.3 miles (406.1 km) and usually takes 04h 22m 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?
Carneiro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.1 miles from Derby and 126.3 miles from Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 199.4 miles (320.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.9 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:16 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.02 one way or $68.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Derby and Mostly Clear near Park.
Stop Ideas Near Carneiro
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 Carneiro.
Hutchinson
Newton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Derby and Park. Straight-line distance: 199.4 mi (320.9 km).
#1 Derby
City in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 25,145 |
| Coordinates | 37.5455700, -97.2689300 |
| Altitude | 394 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Park
City in Gove County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 109 |
| Coordinates | 39.1125100, -100.3587500 |
| Altitude | 838 |
| Country | United States |
End: Park (-100.35875, 39.11251)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 406 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.82 | $34.02 | $68.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.19 | $37.28 | $74.56 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $40.53 | $81.06 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $52.70 | $105.39 |
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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