The drive from Hugoton, KS to Derby, KS covers 250.4 miles and takes about 5h 6m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Main Street, Cannonball Stageline, East Trail Street for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 84.3 miles on North Main Street.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $39.15 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
125.2 miles from Hugoton, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 32m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 6m. Total distance: 250.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 6m drive with frequent turns across 250.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Main Street is the longest continuous segment at about 84.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West 7th Street.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 250.4 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 (West 7th Street): Navigation decision point; at 85.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 236.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|West 7th Street
Turn right onto West 7th Street
Navigation decision point
5
85.8 mi into trip|~1h 45m in
Keep straight at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
236.4 mi into trip|~4h 46m in
Take the exit toward I 235 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 235 South
6
243.1 mi into trip|~4h 54m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 135 South, I 35: Kansas Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 135 South, I 35: Kansas Turnpike
8
243.7 mi into trip|~4h 55m in|US 81
Take the exit onto US 81 toward US 81: 47th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1A
Toward US 81: 47th Street
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
North Main Street
84.3 mi
1h 42m
Cannonball Stageline
60.2 mi
1h 8m
East Trail Street
41.9 mi
50m
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
38.2 mi
43m
I 235
6.4 mi
7m
US 56
4.8 mi
5m
South Southeast Boulevard
3.9 mi
5m
West 1st Street
3.1 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
North Main Street
— 84.3 mi, about 1h 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hugoton, KS and Derby, KS.
1
Start on South Jackson Street
193 ft·10 sec·South Jackson Street
2
Turn right onto West 7th Street
497 ft·18 sec·West 7th Street
3
Turn left onto US 56; KS 25
84 mi·1 hr 42 min·North Main Street
4
Continue on US 56; US 400
1.2 mi·1 min·US 56; US 400
5
Continue on US 56; US 283; US 400
0.2 mi·11 sec·US 56; US 283; US 400
6
Keep straight at fork
316 ft·4 sec
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 56; US 283; US 400
3.4 mi·4 min·US 56; US 283; US 400
8
Turn right onto US 400
42 mi·50 min·East Trail Street
9
Continue on US 54; US 400
1.3 mi·2 min·West Kansas Avenue
10
Continue on US 54; US 400
29 mi·33 min·Cannonball Stageline
11
Continue on US 54; US 400
3.1 mi·6 min·West 1st Street
12
Continue on US 54; US 400
31 mi·35 min·Cannonball Stageline
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on US 54; US 400
2.4 mi·5 min·D Avenue
14
Continue on US 54; US 400; KS 14
38 mi·43 min·Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi·46 sec
Toward I 235 SouthUse the slight right lane.
16
Merge onto I 235
6.4 mi·7 min·I 235
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 135 South, I 35: Kansas Turnpike
18
Merge onto I 135; US 81
211 ft·3 sec·I 135; US 81
19
Take the exit onto US 81
0.3 mi·34 sec·US 81
Exit 1AToward US 81: 47th StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Turn left onto US 81
2.0 mi·3 min·East 47th Street South
21
Turn right onto KS 15
3.9 mi·5 min·South Southeast Boulevard
22
Continue on KS 15
0.4 mi·44 sec·North Baltimore Avenue
23
Turn left onto East Main Street
271 ft·17 sec·East Main Street
24
Turn left
121 ft·8 sec
25
Arrive at destination
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 125.2 miles from Hugoton, KS, or about 2h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 84.3 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 55 miles or 1h 7m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 125.2 miles or 2h 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 10m
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 Hugoton, 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 Hugoton, KS
This is one driving day of about 250.4 miles and 5h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 55 miles from Hugoton, 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 North Main Street for about 84.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 125.2 mi from Hugoton, KS
· 2h 32m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$39.15 one way
$78.29 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg88 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$42.98
$85.96
premium
$4.89
$48.19
$96.37
diesel
$5.61
$55.29
$110.57
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 87.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
4 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: good
Target - Tesla Supercharger
Wichita, KS
Tesla
12 DCFC
Applebee's - Tesla Supercharger
Wichita, KS
Tesla
6 DCFC
Lewis Chevrolet of Dodge City - DCFC
Dodge City, KS
Blink Network
2 DCFC
HATCHETT FRONT LOT
Wichita, KS
ChargePoint Network
1 DCFC
Tesla: 2
Blink Network: 1
ChargePoint Network: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
75.1
0
$26.29
$12.02
Efficient EV
62.6
0
$21.91
$10.02
EV Truck/SUV
100.2
1
$35.06
$16.03
Gas CO2
88 kg
EV CO2
29 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.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Hugoton, KS
Afternoon
in Hugoton on Friday
Local time
1:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Sunny
N 15 to 33 mph3% chanceLive forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued April 17 at 12:00PM CDT until April 19 at 11:00AM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 17 at 11:36AM CDT until April 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Hastings NE
Destination
Derby, KS
Afternoon
in Derby on Friday
Local time
1:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
87°F
Fort Dodge, KS
125 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
10 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
5h 6m 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 Hugoton, KS to Derby, KS covers 250.4 miles and takes about 5h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Main Street, Cannonball Stageline, East Trail Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 125.2 miles from Hugoton, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $39.15 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 is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 250.4 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 (West 7th Street): Navigation decision point; at 85.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 236.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Hugoton, KS to Derby, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
