How far is Gypsum, KS from Derby, KS?

The driving distance from Gypsum, KS to Derby, KS is about 99 miles (159.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.6 miles (129.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
99.01 mi
01h 34m
Flight
80.61 mi
129.73 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.61 mi
Kilometers
129.73 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.01 mi
Kilometers
159.34 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Derby
Tue, Apr 14, 10:57 PM CDT
Return by in Gypsum
Wed, Apr 15, 12:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gypsum
2026-04-14T21:23
Arrive Derby
Tue, Apr 14, 10:57 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gypsum
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Moundridge
KS

City in McPherson County, Kansas, United States of America

From Gypsum
49.6 mi
00h 47m
To Derby
49.4 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 21 mph SSW
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 25 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Gypsum and Derby.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gypsum and Derby.

  1. 1

    Start on West 5th Street

    39 m · 11 sec · West 5th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Maple Street

    10.4 mi · 15 min · Maple Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Old Highway 81

    2 mi · 3 min · South Old Highway 81

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Assaria Road

    2512 ft · 50 sec · Assaria Road

  5. 5

    Continue on West Falun Road

    149 m · 17 sec · West Falun Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    49.4 mi · 50 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    26.3 mi · 29 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Pawnee Avenue

    1004 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Pawnee Street

    1365 ft · 29 sec · East Pawnee Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Southeast Boulevard

    7.3 mi · 11 min · South Southeast Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on North Baltimore Avenue

    2237 ft · 45 sec · North Baltimore Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    83 m · 17 sec · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    37 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gypsum and Derby.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Falun Road
78 mi · 79%
Maple Street
10.4 mi · 10%
South Southeast Boulevard
7.34 mi · 7%
South Old Highway 81
2.02 mi · 2%
Assaria Road
0.48 mi
North Baltimore Avenue
0.42 mi
Longest Stretch

West Falun Road

Take the ramp left

49.4 mi · 00h 50m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.4 mi
80.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moundridge
00h 47m from Gypsum
Leave By
3:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gypsum and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Derby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gypsum to Derby?

The road trip is about 99 miles (159.3 km) and usually takes 01h 34m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Moundridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.6 miles from Gypsum and 49.4 miles from Derby.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 80.6 miles (129.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.16 one way or $26.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Gypsum and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Derby.

Stop Ideas Near Moundridge

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Moundridge, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Moundridge.

RAIL

Newton

23 mi away
414 North Main St.
RAIL

Hutchinson

39 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gypsum and Derby. Straight-line distance: 80.61 mi (129.73 km).

Gypsum

#1 Gypsum

City in Saline County, Kansas, United States of America

Population391
Coordinates38.7055600, -97.4280900
Altitude372
CountryUnited States
Derby

#2 Derby

City in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States

Population25,145
Coordinates37.5455700, -97.2689300
Altitude394
CountryUnited States
Start: West 5th Street (-97.42809, 38.70565)
End: North Georgie (-97.268759, 37.545571)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 159 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.49 gal
13.23 L · about $13.16
Round trip
$26.32
6.98 gal · 26.46 L
Estimated CO2
31 kg one way
Round trip: 62 kg / 137 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.16 $26.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.84 $29.69
Premium $4.65 $16.24 $32.48
Diesel $5.30 $18.51 $37.02

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kansas · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Gypsum and Derby. The current time is 21:23:35.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.