Colby, KS Road Trips

With 15 routes heading out and 15 heading in, Colby, KS works well as a modest departure point in the Great Plains. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 287 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Colby, KS head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

30

Longest Drive

452.2 mi

Pittsburg, KS

Quickest Drive

1h 54m

Hays, KS

Plan Around Colby, KS

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Colby, KS is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Pittsburg, KS to Colby, KS 452.2 mi · 8h 8m Leawood, KS to Colby, KS 377.7 mi · 6h 32m Leavenworth, KS to Colby, KS 372.1 mi · 6h 25m Kansas City, KS to Colby, KS 371.4 mi · 6h 20m

Continue From Colby, KS

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Colby, KS to Pittsburg, KS 450.9 mi · 6h 53m Colby, KS to Leawood, KS 377.2 mi · 6h 32m Colby, KS to Leavenworth, KS 371.7 mi · 5h 19m Colby, KS to Kansas City, KS 371.5 mi · 6h 21m

Trips from Colby, KS

Colby, KS to Pittsburg, KS

450.9 mi 6h 53m

Colby, KS to Leawood, KS

377.2 mi 6h 32m

Colby, KS to Leavenworth, KS

371.7 mi 5h 19m

Colby, KS to Kansas City, KS

371.5 mi 6h 21m

Colby, KS to Shawnee, KS

370 mi 6h 23m

Colby, KS to Lenexa, KS

368.6 mi 6h 21m

Colby, KS to Derby, KS

298.7 mi 4h 12m

Colby, KS to Prairie Village, KS

297.1 mi 4h 24m

Colby, KS to Wichita, KS

288.8 mi 4h 55m

Colby, KS to Junction City, KS

246.4 mi 3h 28m

Colby, KS to Hutchinson, KS

232 mi 4h 14m

Colby, KS to Salina, KS

203.4 mi 3h 29m

Colby, KS to Fort Dodge, KS

162.5 mi 3h 15m

Colby, KS to Dodge City, KS

157.8 mi 3h 8m

Colby, KS to Hays, KS

109.4 mi 1h 54m

Driving from Colby, KS

On average, trips departing from Colby, KS run 287 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 43m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 451 miles (6h 53m), while the shortest is just 109 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Colby, KS include Pittsburg, KS (450.9 mi, 6h 53m), Leawood, KS (377.2 mi, 6h 32m), Leavenworth, KS (371.7 mi, 5h 19m), Kansas City, KS (371.5 mi, 6h 21m), and Shawnee, KS (370 mi, 6h 23m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in KS currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 287-mile trip from Colby, KS, budget about $43 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 15 mapped routes leaving Colby, KS and 15 routes heading into Colby, KS, covering 30 total connections. Distances range from 109 to 451 miles.

The longest mapped route from Colby, KS covers 451 miles and takes approximately 6h 53m. Shorter options start at just 109 miles.

The average route from Colby, KS runs about 287 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 43m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 287-mile trip from Colby, KS costs roughly $43 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Colby, KS include Pittsburg, KS, Leawood, KS, Leavenworth, KS and Kansas City, KS. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.