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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
236.06 mi
04h 43m
Flight
173.05 mi
278.49 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
173.05 mi
Kilometers
278.49 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
236.06 mi
Kilometers
379.9 km
Drive Time
04h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gypsum
Wed, Apr 15, 3:41 AM CDT
Return by in Pittsburg
Wed, Apr 15, 8:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsburg
2026-04-14T22:58
Arrive Gypsum
Wed, Apr 15, 3:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:32 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pittsburg
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Summit
KS

Township in Cloud County, Kansas

From Pittsburg
117.9 mi
02h 21m
To Gypsum
118.1 mi
02h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 20 mph S
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 21 mph SSW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on North Broadway Street

    20 m · 10 sec · North Broadway Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 4th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    5.3 mi · 8 min

  4. 4

    Turn right

    70.5 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway

    52 m · 2 sec · Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway

    61.1 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Southeast 100th Street

    1383 ft · 20 sec · Southeast 100th Street

  8. 8

    Turn right

    40 mi · 50 min

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US 77 North: Junction City

    62 m · 9 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto US 77 North: Junction City

    8.8 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    100 m · 6 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout

    14.2 mi · 16 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Eisenhower Memorial Highway

    22 mi · 26 min · Eisenhower Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 600 Avenue

    12.2 mi · 17 min · 600 Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Maple Street

    1782 ft · 1 min · Maple Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West 5th Street

    39 m · 6 sec · West 5th Street

  17. 17

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
0 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
61.1 mi · 26%
US 77 North
23.1 mi · 10%
Eisenhower Memorial Highway
22 mi · 9%
600 Avenue
12.2 mi · 5%
West 4th Street
1.04 mi
Maple Street
0.34 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63 mi
173.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Summit
02h 21m from Pittsburg
Leave By
7:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Summit, 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 Summit.

RAIL

Newton

73 mi away
414 North Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburg and Gypsum. Straight-line distance: 173.05 mi (278.49 km).

Pittsburg

#1 Pittsburg

City in Crawford County, in southeastern Kansas, United States

Population19,968
Coordinates37.4108800, -94.7049600
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Gypsum

#2 Gypsum

City in Saline County, Kansas, United States of America

Population391
Coordinates38.7055600, -97.4280900
Altitude372
CountryUnited States
Start: Pittsburg (-94.70496, 37.41088)
End: Gypsum (-97.42809, 38.70556)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 380 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
8.33 gal
31.53 L · about $31.41
Round trip
$62.82
16.66 gal · 63.06 L
Estimated CO2
74 kg one way
Round trip: 148.1 kg / 327 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Kansas · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Pittsburg and Gypsum. The current time is 22:58:08.

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.