How far is Rose Hill, KS from Derby, KS?
The driving distance from Rose Hill, KS to Derby, KS is about 8.2 miles (13.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 23m 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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City in Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rose Hill and Derby.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rose Hill and Derby.
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Start on East Showalter Street
10 m · 7 sec · East Showalter Street
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Turn left onto South Rose Hill Road
2244 ft · 45 sec · South Rose Hill Road
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Continue on Southwest Butler Road
1365 ft · 29 sec · Southwest Butler Road
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Turn right onto Southwest 190th Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Southwest 190th Street
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Continue on East 79th Street South
4.1 mi · 7 min · East 79th Street South
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Continue on East Madison Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · East Madison Avenue
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Turn left onto North Georgie Avenue
687 ft · 32 sec · North Georgie Avenue
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Turn right
24 m · 11 sec
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Turn left
44 m · 11 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 Rose Hill 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.
East 79th Street South
Continue on East 79th Street South
4.13 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Rose Hill and Slight 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 Rose Hill to Derby?
The road trip is about 8.2 miles (13.2 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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?
Mulvane is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.1 miles from Rose Hill and 4.1 miles from Derby.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 8:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.09 one way or $2.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny around Rose Hill and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Derby.
Stop Ideas Near Mulvane
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 Mulvane.
Newton
Hutchinson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rose Hill and Derby. Straight-line distance: 7.39 mi (11.89 km).
#1 Rose Hill
City in Butler County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 3,979 |
| Coordinates | 37.5583500, -97.1350400 |
| Altitude | 409 |
| 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: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.09 | $2.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.23 | $2.47 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.35 | $2.70 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.54 | $3.08 |
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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