How far is Osage County, KS from Derby, KS?

The driving distance from Osage County, KS to Derby, KS is about 126.8 miles (204 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.5 miles (182.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
126.77 mi
02h 22m
Flight
113.47 mi
182.62 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.47 mi
Kilometers
182.62 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.77 mi
Kilometers
204.01 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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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 02h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Derby
Thu, Oct 15, 3:12 PM CDT
Return by in Osage County
Thu, Oct 15, 5:34 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Osage County
2026-10-15T12:49
Arrive Derby
Thu, Oct 15, 3:12 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Osage County
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Matfield Green
KS

Human settlement in Chase County, Kansas, United States of America

From Osage County
63.6 mi
01h 11m
To Derby
63.2 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 22 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Osage County and Derby.

  1. 1

    Start on South Lewelling Road

    2728 ft · 5 min · South Lewelling Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 237th Street

    4.1 mi · 7 min · West 237th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Laing Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Laing Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North 9th Street

    839 ft · 17 sec · North 9th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Market Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Market Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Martin Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Martin Street

  7. 7

    Turn left

    34 m · 4 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West 229th Street

    6.1 mi · 9 min · West 229th Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Road 340

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Road 340

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left

    1001 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    680 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike

    101.7 mi · 1 hr 42 min · Kansas Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 15: Wichita K-15

    2608 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    45 m · 4 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Turnpike Drive

    1143 ft · 19 sec · Turnpike Drive

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Southeast Boulevard

    5.1 mi · 8 min · South Southeast Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on North Baltimore Avenue

    2237 ft · 45 sec · North Baltimore Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    83 m · 17 sec · East Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left

    37 m · 9 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kansas Turnpike
102 mi · 80%
West 229th Street
6.09 mi · 5%
South Southeast Boulevard
5.11 mi · 4%
Road 340
4.87 mi · 4%
West 237th Street
4.11 mi · 3%
North Martin Street
1.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Kansas Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike

102 mi · 01h 42m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.3 mi
113.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Matfield Green
01h 11m from Osage County
Leave By
1:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Osage County and Chance Rain Showers near Derby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Osage County to Derby?

The road trip is about 126.8 miles (204 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?

Matfield Green is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.6 miles from Osage County and 63.2 miles from Derby.

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

The direct path is about 113.5 miles (182.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 1:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.88 one way or $35.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Osage County and Chance Rain Showers near Derby.

Stop Ideas Near Matfield Green

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Matfield Green, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Matfield Green.

RAIL

Newton

70 mi away
414 North Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Osage County and Derby. Straight-line distance: 113.47 mi (182.62 km).

Osage County

#1 Osage County

County in Kansas, United States

Population15,770
Coordinates38.6523300, -95.7269500
Altitude339
CountryUnited States
Derby

#2 Derby

City in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States

Population25,145
Coordinates37.5455700, -97.2689300
Altitude394
CountryUnited States
Start: South Lewelling Road (-95.725619, 38.644947)
End: North Georgie (-97.268759, 37.545571)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 204 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.47 gal
16.93 L · about $17.88
Round trip
$35.77
8.94 gal · 33.86 L
Estimated CO2
39.7 kg one way
Round trip: 79.4 kg / 175 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.00 $17.88 $35.77
Mid-grade $4.35 $19.45 $38.91
Premium $4.73 $21.15 $42.30
Diesel $6.02 $26.89 $53.77

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Osage County and Derby. The current time is 12:49:55.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.