How far is Garden City, KS from Derby, KS?
The driving distance from Garden City, KS to Derby, KS is about 228.4 miles (367.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 199 miles (320.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kiowa County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Garden City and Derby.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garden City and Derby.
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Start on West Walnut Street
18 m · 5 sec · West Walnut Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
2275 ft · 52 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Fulton Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · East Fulton Street
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Continue straight
45.3 mi · 55 min
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Continue straight
2 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Wyatt Earp Boulevard
1.4 km · 59 sec · Wyatt Earp Boulevard
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Continue on West Wyatt Earp Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · West Wyatt Earp Boulevard
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Turn right onto North 14th Avenue
157 m · 15 sec · North 14th Avenue
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Turn left onto West Trail Street
4.4 mi · 8 min · West Trail Street
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Continue straight
145.7 mi · 2 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 235 South
1914 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
6.4 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 135 South, I 35: Kansas Turnpike
2513 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
64 m · 3 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 81: 47th Street
1339 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto East 47th Street South
2 mi · 4 min · East 47th Street South
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Turn right onto South Southeast Boulevard
3.9 mi · 6 min · South Southeast Boulevard
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Continue on North Baltimore Avenue
2237 ft · 45 sec · North Baltimore Avenue
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Turn left onto East Main Street
83 m · 17 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left
37 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Garden City and Derby.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
West Trail Street
Continue straight
146 mi · 02h 55m
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.
Sunny leaving Garden City and Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Derby.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Garden City to Derby?
The road trip is about 228.4 miles (367.6 km) and usually takes 03h 42m 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?
Haviland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.6 miles from Garden City and 120.8 miles from Derby.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 199 miles (320.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.4 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.39 one way or $60.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Garden City and Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Derby.
Stop Ideas Near Haviland
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 Haviland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Garden City and Derby. Straight-line distance: 199.03 mi (320.31 km).
#1 Garden City
City in and the county seat of Finney County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 5,648 |
| Coordinates | 37.9716900, -100.8726600 |
| Altitude | 865 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Derby
City in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 25,145 |
| Coordinates | 37.5455700, -97.2689300 |
| Altitude | 394 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Georgie (-97.268759, 37.545571)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 368 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 50m |
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 | $30.39 | $60.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $34.28 | $68.56 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $37.51 | $75.02 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $42.75 | $85.50 |
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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