How far is Derby, KS from Valley Center, KS?
The driving distance from Derby, KS to Valley Center, KS is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The largest city in Kansas and the center of the Wichita metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Derby and Valley Center.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Derby and Valley Center.
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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
12.5 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 77th Street
1552 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto East 77th Street North
3126 ft · 2 min · East 77th Street North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Broadway Street;East 77th Street North
52 m · 3 sec · East 77th Street North
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Exit the rotary onto East 77th Street North
2 mi · 5 min · East 77th Street North
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Meridian Avenue
2656 ft · 55 sec · North Meridian Avenue
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Continue on North Meridian Street
930 ft · 24 sec · North Meridian Street
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Turn left onto West 2nd Street
110 m · 21 sec · West 2nd Street
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Turn left onto North Park Avenue
13 m · 2 sec · North Park Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Park Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Derby and Valley Center.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 135 North
Merge slight left
12.5 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Derby and Sunny near Valley Center.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Derby to Valley Center?
The road trip is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wichita is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Derby and 11.7 miles from Valley Center.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.09 one way or $6.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Derby and Sunny near Valley Center.
Stop Ideas Near Wichita
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking
City of Wichita City Hall
Wichita Municipal Court clerk
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wichita.
Newton
Hutchinson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Derby and Valley Center. Straight-line distance: 20.78 mi (33.44 km).
#1 Derby
City in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 25,145 |
| Coordinates | 37.5455700, -97.2689300 |
| Altitude | 394 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Valley Center
Township in Sedgwick County, Kansas
| Population | 7,385 |
| Coordinates | 37.8347300, -97.3733800 |
| Altitude | 410 |
| Country | United States |
End: Valley Center (-97.37338, 37.83473)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.09 | $6.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.49 | $6.97 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.82 | $7.63 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.35 | $8.70 |
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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