How far is Newton, KS from Derby, KS?
The driving distance from Newton, KS to Derby, KS is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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 40m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newton and Derby.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newton and Derby.
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Start on North Main Street
20 m · 30 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on North Main Street
2638 ft · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn straight onto Washington Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Washington Road
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Continue on South Kansas Avenue
1536 ft · 44 sec · South Kansas Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward US 50 East, KS 15 South: Wichita, Emporia
2649 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 135 South, US 81 South, KS 15 South: Wichita
26.2 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Pawnee Avenue
1004 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto East Pawnee Street
1365 ft · 29 sec · East Pawnee Street
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Turn left onto South Southeast Boulevard
7.3 mi · 11 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 Newton 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.
I 135 South
Keep slight right to continue on I 135 South, US 81 South, KS 15 South: Wichita
26.2 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Newton 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 Newton to Derby?
The road trip is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Park City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Newton and 18.4 miles from Derby.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.90 one way or $9.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Newton and Mostly Sunny near Derby.
Stop Ideas Near Park City
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 Park City.
Newton
Hutchinson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newton and Derby. Straight-line distance: 34.87 mi (56.12 km).
#1 Newton
City in Kansas
| Population | 18,744 |
| Coordinates | 38.0466800, -97.3450400 |
| Altitude | 441 |
| 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: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $4.90 | $9.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.53 | $11.06 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.05 | $12.10 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.90 | $13.79 |
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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