They probably just google it and see what school is closest for them to go to:

Colby to Chapman 3hrs 50mins
Colby to Spring Hill 6hrs 14mins
Colby to Mulvane 5hrs 4mins
Colby to Fort Scott 7hrs 14mins

Topeka to Chapman 1hr 17mins
Topeka to Spring Hill 1hr 23mins
Topeka to Mulvane 2hrs 35mins
Topeka to Fort Scott 2hrs 19mins