Gypsum, KS Road Trips
Gypsum, KS serves as a quiet starting point in the Great Plains, connecting drivers to 3 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 54-mile quick runs to 236-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Gypsum, KS head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
9
Longest Drive
236.1 mi
Pittsburg, KS
Quickest Drive
30m
Salina, KS
Plan Around Gypsum, KS
Popular Incoming Routes
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Continue From Gypsum, KS
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Gypsum, KS
Driving from Gypsum, KS
The typical drive from Gypsum, KS covers about 158 miles and takes around 3h 6m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 236 miles (4h 43m), while the shortest is just 54 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Gypsum, KS most often head toward Pittsburg, KS (236.1 mi, 4h 43m), Leawood, KS (184.2 mi, 3h 28m), and Junction City, KS (53.7 mi, 1h 8m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in KS currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 158-mile trip from Gypsum, KS, budget about $23 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 3 mapped routes leaving Gypsum, KS and 6 routes heading into Gypsum, KS, covering 9 total connections. Distances range from 54 to 236 miles.
The longest mapped route from Gypsum, KS covers 236 miles and takes approximately 4h 43m. Shorter options start at just 54 miles.
The average route from Gypsum, KS runs about 158 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 6m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 158-mile trip from Gypsum, KS costs roughly $23 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Gypsum, KS include Pittsburg, KS, Leawood, KS and Junction City, KS. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Gypsum, KS by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
385
Median Income
$37,083
Median Home Value
$77,600
Median Age
40.5
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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