How far is Soldier, KS from Gypsum, KS?
The driving distance from Soldier, KS to Gypsum, KS is about 130.9 miles (210.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97.2 miles (156.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 02h 43m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Riley County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Soldier and Gypsum.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Soldier and Gypsum.
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Start on Jackson Street
121 m · 8 sec · Jackson Street
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Turn slight right onto 1st Street
1116 ft · 22 sec · 1st Street
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Continue on E Road
4.8 mi · 9 min · E Road
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Turn right onto 230 Road
6 mi · 8 min · 230 Road
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Turn right onto State Highway 63
1.6 km · 1 min · State Highway 63
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Turn left
19.4 mi · 25 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
2260 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right
8.2 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
14.6 mi · 18 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Tuttle Creek Boulevard
27 m · 1 sec · Tuttle Creek Boulevard
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Exit the rotary onto Tuttle Creek Boulevard
1.5 km · 1 min · Tuttle Creek Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Seth Child Road
98 m · 4 sec · North Seth Child Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North Seth Child Road
5.5 mi · 9 min · North Seth Child Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward KS 18 West: Fort Riley Boulevard West
1133 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Fort Riley Boulevard
11.1 mi · 12 min · Fort Riley Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I-70 West, Salina
1531 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
27.3 mi · 27 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 Soldier and Gypsum.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
27.3 mi · 00h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Soldier and Sunny near Gypsum.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Soldier to Gypsum?
The road trip is about 130.9 miles (210.6 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?
Ogden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.4 miles from Soldier and 65.5 miles from Gypsum.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97.2 miles (156.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.7 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:02 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.51 one way or $35.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Soldier and Sunny near Gypsum.
Stop Ideas Near Ogden
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 Ogden.
Topeka
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Soldier and Gypsum. Straight-line distance: 97.21 mi (156.45 km).
#1 Soldier
City in Kansas, USA
| Population | 15,086 |
| Coordinates | 39.5361100, -95.9641600 |
| Altitude | 371 |
| 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: 211 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
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 | $17.51 | $35.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.18 | $19.31 | $38.61 |
| Premium | $4.53 | $20.93 | $41.87 |
| Diesel | $5.88 | $27.18 | $54.36 |
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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