Origin
Gaylord, KS
Morning in Gaylord on Tuesday
Local time
11:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gaylord, KS to Claudell, KS
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
12m
Distance
10.1 mi
16 km
Drive Score
4/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 11m
★
6 AM
0h 12m
8 AM
0h 14m
10 AM
0h 13m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 13m
5 PM
0h 14m
8 PM
0h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gaylord, KS
cottonbro studio
Claudell, KS
Alexis Cruz
Trip Overview
Gaylord to Claudell is 10.1 miles and takes about 12 minutes via KS 9 and County Road 632, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Great Plains region of Kansas, offering a straightforward drive. Given its brief duration, you'll find this route is best suited for those needing a quick connection between two points rather than an extended scenic journey. Plan for a simple transit that requires minimal time commitment and keeps you on familiar terrain.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| KS 9 | 10 mi | 11m |
| County Road 632 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
KS 9
— 10 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gaylord, KS and Claudell, KS.
1
Start on KS 9
10.0 mi
·
11 min
·
KS 9
2
Turn left onto County Road 632
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
County Road 632
3
Arrive at destination
County Road 632
Heads-up: tricky spots
1 of 11 decision points cluster around mile 10 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
10 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
County Road 632
Turn left onto County Road 632
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.58 one way
$3.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.73 | $3.47 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.94 | $3.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3 | 0 | $1.06 | $0.48 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.65 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Claudell, KS
Morning in Claudell on Tuesday
Local time
11:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
49 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
12m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is almost entirely highway driving, with a 99% highway share, meaning you'll spend virtually all your time on well-maintained roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 10 miles, primarily on KS 9. Expect a consistent driving experience with minimal changes in road type, characteristic of a highway-focused profile. This makes for an efficient and predictable journey where the focus is on covering the distance smoothly.
99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
3 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10 mi on KS 9.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on KS 9 and County Road 632. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 10 miles in near County Road 632.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Gaylord, KS to Claudell, KS is easy. At 12m with 99% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 10 miles (County Road 632): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 12m. Total distance: 10.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (99%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10 miles on KS 9. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 10 miles (County Road 632): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Claudell, KS before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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