How far is Salem, KS from Derby, KS?
The driving distance from Salem, KS to Derby, KS is about 206.5 miles (332.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 173.5 miles (279.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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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 19m.
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.
Human settlement in Ottawa County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salem and Derby.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem and Derby.
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Start on 20 Road
2927 ft · 2 min · 20 Road
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Turn left
2 mi · 8 min
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Turn straight onto 100 Road
1.5 mi · 6 min · 100 Road
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Turn left
6.3 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
19.2 mi · 22 min
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Turn left
51 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Take the ramp right toward Salina
1520 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto 140th Road
99.5 mi · 1 hr 41 min · 140th Road
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Continue straight
26.3 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 Salem 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.
140th Road
Merge slight left onto 140th Road
99.5 mi · 01h 41m
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 Salem and Partly Sunny near Derby.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salem to Derby?
The road trip is about 206.5 miles (332.3 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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?
Bennington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.4 miles from Salem and 99 miles from Derby.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 173.5 miles (279.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 33 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:20 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.86 one way or $55.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Salem and Partly Sunny near Derby.
Stop Ideas Near Bennington
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 Bennington.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Derby. Straight-line distance: 173.56 mi (279.32 km).
#1 Salem
City (possibly historical)
| Population | 305 |
| Coordinates | 39.8716800, -98.4845000 |
| Altitude | 543 |
| 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: 332 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 34m |
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 | $3.82 | $27.86 | $55.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.19 | $30.54 | $61.08 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $33.20 | $66.40 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $43.16 | $86.33 |
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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