How far is Pittsburg, KS from Gypsum, KS?
The driving distance from Pittsburg, KS to Gypsum, KS is about 236.1 miles (379.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 173.1 miles (278.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 43m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Cloud County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pittsburg and Gypsum.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburg and Gypsum.
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Start on North Broadway Street
20 m · 10 sec · North Broadway Street
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Turn left onto West 4th Street
1 mi · 2 min · West 4th Street
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Turn left
5.3 mi · 8 min
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Turn right
70.5 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
52 m · 2 sec · Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
61.1 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto Southeast 100th Street
1383 ft · 20 sec · Southeast 100th Street
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Turn right
40 mi · 50 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US 77 North: Junction City
62 m · 9 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US 77 North: Junction City
8.8 mi · 10 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
100 m · 6 sec
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Exit the roundabout
14.2 mi · 16 min
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Turn right onto Eisenhower Memorial Highway
22 mi · 26 min · Eisenhower Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto 600 Avenue
12.2 mi · 17 min · 600 Avenue
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Continue on Maple Street
1782 ft · 1 min · Maple Street
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Turn left onto West 5th Street
39 m · 6 sec · West 5th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsburg and Gypsum.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn right
70.5 mi · 01h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pittsburg and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gypsum.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pittsburg to Gypsum?
The road trip is about 236.1 miles (379.9 km) and usually takes 04h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Summit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.9 miles from Pittsburg and 118.1 miles from Gypsum.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 173.1 miles (278.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 63 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.41 one way or $62.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Pittsburg and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gypsum.
Stop Ideas Near Summit
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Summit.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburg and Gypsum. Straight-line distance: 173.05 mi (278.49 km).
#1 Pittsburg
City in Crawford County, in southeastern Kansas, United States
| Population | 19,968 |
| Coordinates | 37.4108800, -94.7049600 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gypsum
City in Saline County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 391 |
| Coordinates | 38.7055600, -97.4280900 |
| Altitude | 372 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gypsum (-97.42809, 38.70556)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 380 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 56m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $31.41 | $62.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $35.43 | $70.85 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $38.77 | $77.54 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $44.18 | $88.36 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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