How far is Derby, KS from Saint George, KS?
The driving distance from Derby, KS to Saint George, KS is about 149.8 miles (241 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 122.7 miles (197.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 54m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight 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 02h 57m.
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.
City in and the county seat of Marion County, Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Derby and Saint George.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Derby and Saint George.
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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
30.6 mi · 31 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right
2876 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto North Main Street
26.7 mi · 31 min · North Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US 77 North: Junction City
62 m · 9 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US 77 North: Junction City
8.8 mi · 10 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
52 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
19.5 mi · 23 min
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Keep slight right
26.9 mi · 31 min
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Take the ramp slight right
1206 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
7.4 mi · 7 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 18 East: Manhattan
1385 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left
14.4 mi · 18 min
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Turn right onto East Poyntz Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · East Poyntz Avenue
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Continue straight
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto Flush Road
1662 ft · 51 sec · Flush Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Military Trail Road
2879 ft · 56 sec · Military Trail Road
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Continue on 1st Street
1.1 km · 2 min · 1st Street
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Turn left onto Grant Street
93 m · 13 sec · Grant Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Derby and Saint George.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Kansas Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
30.6 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Derby and Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Saint George.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Derby to Saint George?
The road trip is about 149.8 miles (241 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?
Marion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.9 miles from Derby and 74.8 miles from Saint George.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 122.7 miles (197.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 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 12:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.91 one way or $39.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Derby and Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Saint George.
Stop Ideas Near Marion
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 Marion.
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Hutchinson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Derby and Saint George. Straight-line distance: 122.63 mi (197.36 km).
#1 Derby
City in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 25,145 |
| Coordinates | 37.5455700, -97.2689300 |
| Altitude | 394 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saint George
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 1,017 |
| Coordinates | 39.1911100, -96.4202800 |
| Altitude | 312 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint George (-96.42028, 39.19111)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 241 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $19.91 | $39.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.46 | $44.91 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.57 | $49.15 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.01 | $56.01 |
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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