How far is Shawnee, KS from Gypsum, KS?
The driving distance from Shawnee, KS to Gypsum, KS is about 177.1 miles (285 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 147.5 miles (237.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 18m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Wabaunsee County, Kansas, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shawnee and Gypsum.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shawnee and Gypsum.
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Start on Bond Street
948 ft · 44 sec · Bond Street
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Turn right onto West 49th Terrace
782 ft · 34 sec · West 49th Terrace
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Continue on Garnett Street
705 ft · 33 sec · Garnett Street
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Turn right onto West 51st Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · West 51st Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Quivira Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · Quivira Drive
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Continue on Quivira Lane
1.3 km · 2 min · Quivira Lane
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Turn right
17 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Holliday Drive
1.2 mi · 3 min · Holliday Drive
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Turn left onto I 435 North
1903 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
4.8 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Topeka, Kansas Turnpike
1593 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
43.9 mi · 44 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Kansas Turnpike
1.5 km · 1 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
91.3 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 15: Abilene, Clay Center
947 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto North Buckeye Avenue
2.8 mi · 6 min · North Buckeye Avenue
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Continue on Eisenhower Memorial Highway
2.9 mi · 3 min · Eisenhower Memorial Highway
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Continue on Gulf Road
8.4 mi · 10 min · Gulf Road
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Continue on Eisenhower Memorial Highway
4 mi · 5 min · Eisenhower Memorial Highway
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Turn right 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 Shawnee and Gypsum.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
91.3 mi · 01h 34m
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.
Sunny leaving Shawnee and Sunny near Gypsum.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shawnee to Gypsum?
The road trip is about 177.1 miles (285 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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?
Paxico is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.4 miles from Shawnee and 88.7 miles from Gypsum.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 147.5 miles (237.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.6 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:22 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.69 one way or $47.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Shawnee and Sunny near Gypsum.
Stop Ideas Near Paxico
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 Paxico.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shawnee and Gypsum. Straight-line distance: 147.49 mi (237.37 km).
#1 Shawnee
The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.
| Population | 66,298 |
| Coordinates | 39.0416700, -94.7202400 |
| Altitude | 325 |
| 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: 285 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
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 | $3.79 | $23.69 | $47.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.18 | $26.12 | $52.24 |
| Premium | $4.53 | $28.32 | $56.64 |
| Diesel | $5.88 | $36.77 | $73.54 |
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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