How far is Riverside, KS from Derby, KS?
The driving distance from Riverside, KS to Derby, KS is about 179.9 miles (289.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 146.6 miles (235.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 03h 09m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Riverside and Derby.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverside and Derby.
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Start on the route
5 mi · 19 min
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Continue straight
1.6 km · 4 min
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Turn right
11.3 mi · 17 min
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Turn right onto Sycamore Street
62.4 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Sycamore Street
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Turn left onto 10th Street
12.4 mi · 18 min · 10th Street
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Continue on East Santa Fe Avenue
20.3 mi · 23 min · East Santa Fe Avenue
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Turn right onto South Grand Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · South Grand Avenue
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Continue on North Broadway Avenue
29.1 mi · 34 min · North Broadway Avenue
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 96
1047 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Wichita
41.7 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 135 South, KS 96 East, US 81 South, KS 15 South
1511 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
7.4 mi · 9 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 Riverside and Derby.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Sycamore Street
Turn right onto Sycamore Street
62.4 mi · 01h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny leaving Riverside 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 Riverside to Derby?
The road trip is about 179.9 miles (289.6 km) and usually takes 03h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Chase is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.8 miles from Riverside and 79.2 miles from Derby.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 146.6 miles (235.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.41 one way or $50.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Riverside and Chance Rain Showers near Derby.
Stop Ideas Near Chase
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 Chase.
Hutchinson
Newton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Riverside and Derby. Straight-line distance: 146.61 mi (235.94 km).
#1 Riverside
Township in Sedgwick County, Kansas
| Population | 72 |
| Coordinates | 38.2908500, -99.7873500 |
| Altitude | 668 |
| 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: 290 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 14m |
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 | $4.00 | $25.41 | $50.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $27.64 | $55.27 |
| Premium | $4.73 | $30.04 | $60.08 |
| Diesel | $6.02 | $38.20 | $76.39 |
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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