How far is Derby, KS from Pratt, KS?

The driving distance from Derby, KS to Pratt, KS is about 88.7 miles (142.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.7 miles (129.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m 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
88.7 mi
01h 50m
Flight
80.69 mi
129.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.69 mi
Kilometers
129.86 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.7 mi
Kilometers
142.75 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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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 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pratt
Thu, Apr 23, 5:18 AM CDT
Return by in Derby
Thu, Apr 23, 7:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Derby
2026-04-23T03:28
Arrive Pratt
Thu, Apr 23, 5:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:50 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
Waterloo
KS

Human settlement in United States of America

From Derby
44.2 mi
00h 55m
To Pratt
44.4 mi
00h 55m

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
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9 mi · 14 min · South Southeast Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on South Washington Street

    2877 ft · 53 sec · South Washington Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    1040 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    42.7 mi · 49 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on D Avenue

    2.4 mi · 5 min · D Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Cannonball Stageline

    31.5 mi · 35 min · Cannonball Stageline

  10. 10

    Continue on East 1st Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · East 1st Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Oak Street

    760 ft · 35 sec · South Oak Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East 3rd Street

    65 m · 9 sec · East 3rd Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
42.7 mi · 48%
Cannonball Stageline
31.5 mi · 35%
South Southeast Boulevard
8.96 mi · 10%
D Avenue
2.44 mi · 3%
East 1st Street
1.71 mi · 2%
South Washington Street
0.74 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

42.7 mi · 00h 49m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
80.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waterloo
00h 55m from Derby
Leave By
2:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 88.7 miles (142.8 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

Waterloo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.2 miles from Derby and 44.4 miles from Pratt.

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

The direct path is about 80.7 miles (129.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 2:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.80 one way or $23.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Waterloo

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

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

RAIL

Hutchinson

42 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave
RAIL

Newton

67 mi away
414 North Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Derby and Pratt. Straight-line distance: 80.69 mi (129.86 km).

Derby

#1 Derby

City in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States

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

#2 Pratt

City in Pratt County, Kansas, United States of America

Population6,463
Coordinates37.6439100, -98.7375900
Altitude575
CountryUnited States
Start: Derby (-97.26893, 37.54557)
End: Pratt (-98.73759, 37.64391)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 143 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.13 gal
11.85 L · about $11.80
Round trip
$23.61
6.26 gal · 23.7 L
Estimated CO2
27.8 kg one way
Round trip: 55.6 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.80 $23.61
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.31 $26.62
Premium $4.65 $14.57 $29.13
Diesel $5.30 $16.60 $33.20

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 Pratt. The current time is 03:28:14.

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.