How far is Mulvane, KS from Derby, KS?
The driving distance from Mulvane, KS to Derby, KS is about 5.5 miles (8.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.1 miles (8.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 17m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Township in Sedgwick County, Kansas
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mulvane and Derby.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mulvane and Derby.
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Start on Prather Street
36 m · 5 sec · Prather Street
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Continue on North 2nd Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · North 2nd Avenue
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Turn left onto Eisenhower Memorial Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · Eisenhower Memorial Highway
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Continue on Southeast Boulevard
2.4 mi · 4 min · Southeast Boulevard
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Continue on South Baltimore Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Baltimore Avenue
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Turn right 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 Mulvane and Derby.
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.
Southeast Boulevard
Continue on Southeast Boulevard
2.39 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mulvane and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Derby.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mulvane to Derby?
The road trip is about 5.5 miles (8.8 km) and usually takes 00h 08m 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?
Waco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.7 miles from Mulvane and 2.7 miles from Derby.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.1 miles (8.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.72 one way or $1.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mulvane and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Derby.
Stop Ideas Near Waco
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 Waco.
Newton
Hutchinson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mulvane and Derby. Straight-line distance: 5.1 mi (8.21 km).
#1 Mulvane
City in Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 6,566 |
| Coordinates | 37.4744600, -97.2439300 |
| Altitude | 376 |
| 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: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $0.72 | $1.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $0.81 | $1.62 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $0.88 | $1.77 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.01 | $2.02 |
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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