Origin
Derby, KS
Evening in Derby on Tuesday
Local time
7:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Derby, KS to Garnett, KS
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 54m
Distance
145.8 mi
235 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 43m
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6 AM
2h 54m
8 AM
3h 16m
10 AM
3h 2m
12 PM
3h 0m
3 PM
3h 3m
5 PM
3h 15m
8 PM
2h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Derby, KS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Derby, KS to Garnett, KS covers 145.8 miles and takes about 2h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 54, Kansas Turnpike, US 169 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 79.1 miles on US 54. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.79 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
72.9 miles from Derby, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 2h 54m highway drive covering 145.8 miles, with most of the trip on US 54 and Kansas Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 79.1 miles on US 54.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 54 is the longest continuous segment at about 79.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 54 and Kansas Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Main Street.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 145.8 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: near the start (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 5.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East Main Street
Turn right onto East Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
5.8 mi into trip
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~9m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
9
5.9 mi into trip
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~9m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 35 North: El Dorado, Kansas City, Kansas Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35 North: El Dorado, Kansas City, Kans...
6
116.1 mi into trip
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~2h 17m in
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North State Street
Turn left onto North State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
118.8 mi into trip
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~2h 22m in
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US 169
Turn left onto US 169
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 54 | 79.1 mi | 1h 31m |
| Kansas Turnpike | 25.7 mi | 25m |
| US 169 | 25 mi | 28m |
| South Southeast Boulevard | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| West Central Avenue | 4.9 mi | 9m |
| US 59 | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| West Lincoln Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Dakota Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 54
— 79.1 mi, about 1h 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Derby, KS and Garnett, KS.
1
Start on this road
121 ft
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10 sec
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this road
2
Turn right onto East Main Street
271 ft
·
13 sec
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East Main Street
3
Turn right onto KS 15
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
North Baltimore Avenue
4
Continue on KS 15
5.1 mi
·
7 min
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South Southeast Boulevard
5
Turn right onto Turnpike Drive
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
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Turnpike Drive
6
Take the ramp
524 ft
·
12 sec
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 35 North: El Dorado, Kansas City, Kansas Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 35
26 mi
·
25 min
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Kansas Turnpike
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
10
At end of road, turn right onto Boyer Road
260 ft
·
5 sec
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Boyer Road
11
Take the exit
200 ft
·
5 sec
12
Merge onto KS 254
4.9 mi
·
9 min
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West Central Avenue
13
Continue on US 54
65 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
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US 54
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
14
Continue on US 54
14 mi
·
16 min
·
US 54
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
15
Continue on US 54
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
US 54
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
16
Turn left onto North State Street
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
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North State Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
17
Turn right onto West Lincoln Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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West Lincoln Street
18
Turn left onto North Kentucky Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Kentucky Street
19
Turn right onto North Dakota Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Dakota Road
20
Turn left onto US 169
17 mi
·
19 min
·
US 169
Use the straight / left lanes.
21
Continue on US 169
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
US 169
Use the straight / left lanes.
22
Enter roundabout onto US 59; US 169 Business; KS 31
224 ft
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2 sec
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US 59; US 169 Business; KS 31
23
Continue on US 59; US 169 Business; KS 31
1.4 mi
·
1 min
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US 59; US 169 Business; KS 31
24
Turn right onto US 169 Business
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
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West 6th Avenue
25
Turn left onto South Oak Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
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South Oak Street
26
Arrive at destination
South Oak Street
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 72.9 miles from Derby, KS, or about 1h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 79.1 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 80 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 72.9 miles or 1h 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Garnett, KS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Derby, 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 Derby, KS
This is one driving day of about 145.8 miles and 2h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Derby, KS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 54 for about 79.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 72.9 mi from Derby, KS · 1h 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
73 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 72.9 miles from Derby, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 54 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 79.1 miles.
Arriving in Garnett, KS
The final approach into Garnett, 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 Garnett, 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
$22.79 one way
$45.59 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
51 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $25.03 | $50.05 |
| premium | $4.89 | $28.06 | $56.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.19 | $64.38 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.28
Kansas Turnpike
(25.7 mi)
$1.28
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43.7 | 0 | $15.31 | $7.00 |
| Efficient EV | 36.5 | 0 | $12.76 | $5.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 58.3 | 0 | $20.41 | $9.33 |
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (67% 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
Garnett, KS
Evening in Garnett on Tuesday
Local time
7:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°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
5 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
2h 54m 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 Derby, KS to Garnett, KS covers 145.8 miles and takes about 2h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 54, Kansas Turnpike, US 169. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 72.9 miles from Derby, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.79 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 145.8 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: near the start (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 5.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Derby, KS to Garnett, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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