Origin
Bellaire, KS
Late night in Bellaire on Wednesday
Local time
5:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bellaire, KS to Derby, KS
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
30m
Distance
19.7 mi
32 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
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6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bellaire, KS
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Derby, KS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bellaire, KS to Derby, KS covers 19.7 miles and takes about 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Southeast Boulevard, I 135, KS 96 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.3 miles on South Southeast Boulevard. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.08 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
9.8 miles from Bellaire, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 14m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Bellaire, KS to Derby, KS covers 19.7 miles and takes about 30m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Southeast Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 7.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 19.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (KS 96): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.3 mi into trip
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~3m in
Take the ramp toward KS 96 West: Hutchinson
Navigation decision point
Toward KS 96 West: Hutchinson
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
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KS 96
Merge onto KS 96
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
4.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 135 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 135 South
5
4.9 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 135; US 81; KS 15
Merge onto I 135; US 81; KS 15
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
11.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward Pawnee Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 3B
Toward Pawnee Avenue
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Southeast Boulevard | 7.3 mi | 11m |
| I 135 | 6.5 mi | 8m |
| KS 96 | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| North Woodlawn Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Woodlawn Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Baltimore Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Pawnee Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Janesville Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Southeast Boulevard
— 7.3 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellaire, KS and Derby, KS.
1
Start on Clarendon Street
308 ft
·
15 sec
·
Clarendon Street
2
Turn right onto Janesville Street
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Janesville Street
3
Turn left onto Perryton Street
462 ft
·
22 sec
·
Perryton Street
4
Turn right onto North Woodlawn Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Woodlawn Street
5
Continue on North Woodlawn Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
North Woodlawn Boulevard
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward KS 96 West: Hutchinson
7
Merge onto KS 96
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
KS 96
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 135 South
Use the slight left lane.
9
Merge onto I 135; US 81; KS 15
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
I 135; US 81; KS 15
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 3B
Toward Pawnee Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn right onto East Pawnee Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
East Pawnee Street
12
Turn left onto South Southeast Boulevard
7.3 mi
·
11 min
·
South Southeast Boulevard
13
Continue on KS 15
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
North Baltimore Avenue
14
Turn left onto East Main Street
271 ft
·
17 sec
·
East Main Street
15
Turn left
121 ft
·
8 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 9.8 miles from Bellaire, KS, or about 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 7.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 19.7 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 9.8 miles or 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Derby, KS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bellaire, KS so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bellaire, KS
This is one driving day of about 19.7 miles and 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bellaire, KS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on South Southeast Boulevard for about 7.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 9.8 mi from Bellaire, KS · 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
10 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 19.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 9.8 miles from Bellaire, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Derby, KS
The final approach into Derby, KS usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Derby, KS.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.08 one way
$6.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.38 | $6.76 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.79 | $7.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.35 | $8.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.95 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.76 | $1.26 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Derby, KS
Late night in Derby on Wednesday
Local time
5:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
11 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
30m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bellaire, KS to Derby, KS covers 19.7 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Southeast Boulevard, I 135, KS 96. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.8 miles from Bellaire, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.08 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 19.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (KS 96): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Bellaire, KS to Derby, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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