Origin
Derby, KS
Late night in Derby on Wednesday
Local time
5:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Derby, KS to Scott City, KS
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
4h 48m
Distance
238.9 mi
384 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 35m
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6 AM
4h 48m
8 AM
5h 15m
10 AM
4h 58m
12 PM
4h 55m
3 PM
4h 59m
5 PM
5h 14m
8 PM
4h 40m
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 Scott City, KS covers 238.9 miles and takes about 4h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on KS 96, KS 14, East Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 160.2 miles on KS 96. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.35 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
119.4 miles from Derby, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 24m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 4h 48m highway drive covering 238.9 miles, with most of the trip on KS 96 and KS 14. The longest continuous stretch is about 160.2 miles on KS 96.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
KS 96 is the longest continuous segment at about 160.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on KS 96 and KS 14. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Main Street.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 238.9 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 15 miles (KS 96): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.8 miles (KS 96): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip
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East Main Street
Turn right onto East Main Street
Navigation decision point
8
15 mi into trip
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~21m in
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KS 96
Take the exit onto KS 96 toward I 235 West, KS 96 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 11A
Toward I 235 West, KS 96 West
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17.8 mi into trip
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~25m in
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KS 96
Take the exit onto KS 96 toward KS 96 West: Hutchinson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 13
Toward KS 96 West: Hutchinson
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18.1 mi into trip
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~25m in
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KS 96
Keep slight left at fork onto KS 96 toward KS 96, Hutchinson
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward KS 96, Hutchinson
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57.7 mi into trip
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~1h 9m in
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KS 14; KS 96
Turn left onto KS 14; KS 96 toward US 50 West, KS 14 North, KS 96 West: Kinsley
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward US 50 West, KS 14 North, KS 96 West: Kin...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Derby, KS and Scott City, KS, road signs point toward Hutchinson and Lyons.
Hutchinson
18.1 mi in
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~25m
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via KS 96
Lyons
58.8 mi in
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~1h 10m
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via KS 14; KS 96
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| KS 96 | 160.2 mi | 3h 8m |
| KS 14 | 30.1 mi | 36m |
| East Main Street | 20.3 mi | 23m |
| East Santa Fe Boulevard | 12.4 mi | 17m |
| I 135 | 7.9 mi | 9m |
| South Southeast Boulevard | 6.3 mi | 9m |
| West Illinois Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Baltimore Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
KS 96
— 160.2 mi, about 3h 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Derby, KS and Scott City, 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
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13 sec
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East Main Street
3
Turn right onto KS 15
0.4 mi
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39 sec
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North Baltimore Avenue
4
Continue on KS 15
6.3 mi
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9 min
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South Southeast Boulevard
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
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48 sec
Toward I 135 North, US 81 North, KS 15 North: Salina
6
Merge onto I 135; US 81; KS 15
7.9 mi
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9 min
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I 135; US 81; KS 15
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit onto KS 96
2.7 mi
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4 min
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KS 96
Exit 11A
Toward I 235 West, KS 96 West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit onto KS 96
0.3 mi
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20 sec
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KS 96
Exit 13
Toward KS 96 West: Hutchinson
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto KS 96
40 mi
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43 min
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KS 96
Toward KS 96, Hutchinson
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn left onto KS 14; KS 96
0.2 mi
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22 sec
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KS 14; KS 96
Toward US 50 West, KS 14 North, KS 96 West: Kinsley
Use the left lane.
11
Merge onto US 50; KS 14; KS 61; KS 96
0.9 mi
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1 min
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West Illinois Avenue
12
Take the exit onto KS 14; KS 96
30 mi
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36 min
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KS 14; KS 96
Toward Lyons
13
Turn left onto US 56; KS 96
20 mi
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23 min
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East Main Street
14
Continue on US 56; KS 96
12 mi
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17 min
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East Santa Fe Boulevard
15
Turn right onto KS 96
117 mi
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2 hr 20 min
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KS 96
16
Arrive at destination
KS 96
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 119.4 miles from Derby, KS, or about 2h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 160.2 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 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 119.4 miles or 2h 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Scott City, 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 238.9 miles and 4h 48m.
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 KS 96 for about 160.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 119.4 mi from Derby, KS · 2h 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
119 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 119.4 miles from Derby, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before KS 96 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 160.2 miles.
Arriving in Scott City, KS
The final approach into Scott City, 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 Scott City, KS.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.35 one way
$74.70 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
84 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $41.01 | $82.02 |
| premium | $4.89 | $45.97 | $91.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $52.75 | $105.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 83.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 71.7 | 0 | $25.08 | $11.47 |
| Efficient EV | 59.7 | 0 | $20.90 | $9.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 95.6 | 1 | $33.45 | $15.29 |
Gas CO2
84 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Scott City, KS
Late night in Scott City on Wednesday
Local time
5:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
82°F
Lincoln, KS
119 mi in
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
8 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
4h 48m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Scott City, KS covers 238.9 miles and takes about 4h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are KS 96, KS 14, East Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 119.4 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 $37.35 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 238.9 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 15 miles (KS 96): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.8 miles (KS 96): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Derby, KS and Scott City, KS, road signs point toward Hutchinson and Lyons.
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