How far is Goddard, KS from Derby, KS?

The driving distance from Goddard, KS to Derby, KS is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.57 mi
00h 30m
Flight
18.54 mi
29.83 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.54 mi
Kilometers
29.83 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.57 mi
Kilometers
37.94 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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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 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Derby
Mon, May 4, 11:43 AM CDT
Return by in Goddard
Mon, May 4, 12:13 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Goddard
2026-05-04T11:12
Arrive Derby
Mon, May 4, 11:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Goddard
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Prospect
KS

Township in Butler County, Kansas

From Goddard
11.7 mi
00h 15m
To Derby
11.8 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph SSW
Destination
86°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    34 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1624 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    9.3 mi · 12 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 235 South

    1914 ft · 47 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    6.4 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 135 South, I 35: Kansas Turnpike

    2513 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    64 m · 3 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 81: 47th Street

    1339 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East 47th Street South

    2 mi · 4 min · East 47th Street South

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Southeast Boulevard

    3.9 mi · 6 min · South Southeast Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on North Baltimore Avenue

    2237 ft · 45 sec · North Baltimore Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    83 m · 17 sec · East Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left

    37 m · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
9.32 mi · 40%
I 235 South
6.72 mi · 29%
South Southeast Boulevard
3.93 mi · 17%
East 47th Street South
2 mi · 9%
I 135 South
0.52 mi · 2%
North Baltimore Avenue
0.42 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

Turn right onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

9.32 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
18.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Prospect
00h 15m from Goddard
Leave By
7:30 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Goddard and Mostly Sunny near Derby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?

Prospect is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Goddard and 11.8 miles from Derby.

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

The direct path is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 7:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.13 one way or $6.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Goddard and Mostly Sunny near Derby.

Stop Ideas Near Prospect

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Prospect and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 4.5 mi away

City Hall Parking

Wichita , KS
455S N Main St, Wichita, KS 67202
Rating 2.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
City of Wichita ​City Hall
Meeting point 4.6 mi away

City of Wichita ​City Hall

Wichita , KS
455 N Main St, Wichita, KS 67202
Rating 3.8/5 45 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 4.6 mi away

Wichita Municipal Court clerk

Wichita , KS
455 N Main St, Wichita, KS 67202
Rating 3.3/5 21 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Prospect.

RAIL

Newton

47 mi away
414 North Main St.
RAIL

Hutchinson

63 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Goddard and Derby. Straight-line distance: 18.54 mi (29.83 km).

Goddard

#1 Goddard

City in Kansas, USA

Population4,962
Coordinates37.6597400, -97.5753300
Altitude446
CountryUnited States
Derby

#2 Derby

City in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States

Population25,145
Coordinates37.5455700, -97.2689300
Altitude394
CountryUnited States
Start: (-97.575616, 37.659739)
End: North Georgie (-97.268759, 37.545571)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 47m
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.

One-way fuel
0.83 gal
3.15 L · about $3.13
Round trip
$6.26
1.66 gal · 6.3 L
Estimated CO2
7.4 kg one way
Round trip: 14.8 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.13 $6.26
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.53 $7.06
Premium $4.65 $3.86 $7.73
Diesel $5.30 $4.40 $8.80

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Goddard and Derby. The current time is 11:12:57.

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.