How far is Holton, KS from Derby, KS?
The driving distance from Holton, KS to Derby, KS is about 176.3 miles (283.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 156.4 miles (251.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
County seat of Lyon County, Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Holton and Derby.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Holton and Derby.
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Start on New York Avenue
675 ft · 34 sec · New York Avenue
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Turn right onto West 4th Street
1 km · 2 min · West 4th Street
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Turn left onto Arizona Avenue
27.7 mi · 30 min · Arizona Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West, US 40 West, US 75 South, KS 4 West: Salina
1395 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
2 mi · 2 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I-470 South, US 75 South
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I-335 South: Emporia, Wichita
1161 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
132 mi · 2 hr 12 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 15: Wichita K-15
2608 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left
45 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Turnpike Drive
1143 ft · 19 sec · Turnpike Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Southeast Boulevard
5.1 mi · 8 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 Holton and Derby.
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
132 mi · 02h 12m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Holton and Mostly Cloudy near Derby.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Holton to Derby?
The road trip is about 176.3 miles (283.7 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?
Emporia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88 miles from Holton and 88.2 miles from Derby.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 156.4 miles (251.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 1:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.46 one way or $46.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Holton and Mostly Cloudy near Derby.
Stop Ideas Near Emporia
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 Emporia.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Holton and Derby. Straight-line distance: 156.39 mi (251.68 km).
#1 Holton
City in Jackson County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 3,204 |
| Coordinates | 39.4652700, -95.7363700 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| 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: 284 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 11m |
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 | $23.46 | $46.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.45 | $52.91 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.95 | $57.90 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.99 | $65.98 |
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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