How far is Derby, KS from Tecumseh, KS?
The driving distance from Derby, KS to Tecumseh, KS is about 146.6 miles (236 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 138.4 miles (222.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 05m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.
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.
Human settlement in Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Derby and Tecumseh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Derby and Tecumseh.
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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
81.9 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Kansas Turnpike
54.9 mi · 55 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I-70 West, US 40 West, KS 4 West: Topeka, Valley Falls
1.1 km · 49 sec
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Continue straight
3063 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left
140 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight left onto Oakland Expressway
2797 ft · 36 sec · Oakland Expressway
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Take the exit slight right
2249 ft · 60 sec
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Turn left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto Southeast Tecumseh Road
1587 ft · 45 sec · Southeast Tecumseh Road
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Turn right onto Southeast 3rd Terrace
825 ft · 36 sec · Southeast 3rd Terrace
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southeast 3rd Terrace
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Derby and Tecumseh.
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
81.9 mi · 01h 22m
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 near Tecumseh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Derby to Tecumseh?
The road trip is about 146.6 miles (236 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?
Bazaar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.3 miles from Derby and 73.3 miles from Tecumseh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 138.4 miles (222.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 1:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.53 one way or $39.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Derby and Chance Rain Showers near Tecumseh.
Stop Ideas Near Bazaar
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 Bazaar.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Derby and Tecumseh. Straight-line distance: 138.46 mi (222.83 km).
#1 Derby
City in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 25,145 |
| Coordinates | 37.5455700, -97.2689300 |
| Altitude | 394 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tecumseh
Unincorporated community in Shawnee County, Kansas
| Population | 7,777 |
| Coordinates | 39.0480600, -95.5791500 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tecumseh (-95.57915, 39.04806)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 236 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $19.53 | $39.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.03 | $44.06 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.11 | $48.22 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.47 | $54.95 |
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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