Origin
Gypsum, KS
Night in Gypsum on Tuesday
Local time
10:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gypsum, KS to Leawood, KS
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 56m
Distance
184.2 mi
296 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 45m
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6 AM
2h 56m
8 AM
3h 19m
10 AM
3h 4m
12 PM
3h 2m
3 PM
3h 5m
5 PM
3h 17m
8 PM
2h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gypsum, KS
Jimmy Nilsson Masth
Leawood, KS
Спиридон Варфаламеев
Trip Overview
This 184.2-mile drive from Gypsum, Kansas, to Leawood, Kansas, will take approximately 2 hours and 56 minutes, making it a manageable one-day trip. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with a 0% highway share, suggesting a more connected-to-the-landscape experience. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $28. As you travel across the Great Plains region of Kansas, expect a route that offers a genuine feel for the local byways. This trip is designed for a single day, allowing for flexibility and a relaxed pace.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
92.1 miles from Gypsum, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 28m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for the entirety of this 184.2-mile journey. With no highway miles, you'll be navigating a series of local roads like Maple Street and Gypsum Valley Road, eventually merging onto the Eisenhower Memorial Highway. The absence of long highway stretches means you'll be more engaged with the immediate surroundings, making for a varied driving experience. The 'turn-heavy' nature suggests you'll be making frequent adjustments, so staying alert is key.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Maple Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Gypsum, KS to Leawood, KS is easy. At 2h 56m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Gypsum, KS to Leawood, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maple Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Gypsum Valley Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Eisenhower Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Gulf Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Buckeye Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 70 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dwight D | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Maple Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gypsum, KS and Leawood, KS.
1
Start on West 5th Street
128 ft
·
8 sec
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West 5th Street
2
Turn right onto Maple Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
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Maple Street
3
Continue on Gypsum Valley Road
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
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Gypsum Valley Road
4
Keep slight left
12 mi
·
16 min
5
Turn left onto Eisenhower Memorial Highway
4.0 mi
·
4 min
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Eisenhower Memorial Highway
6
Continue on Gulf Road
8.4 mi
·
9 min
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Gulf Road
7
Continue on Eisenhower Memorial Highway
2.9 mi
·
3 min
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Eisenhower Memorial Highway
8
Continue on South Buckeye Avenue
2.7 mi
·
5 min
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South Buckeye Avenue
9
Take the ramp right toward I 70 East, US 70 East: Topeka
0.2 mi
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26 sec
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I 70 East, US 70 East: Topeka
10
Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
74 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
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Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
11
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
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Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
12
Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
15 mi
·
17 min
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Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
13
Keep slight left to continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
0.8 mi
·
52 sec
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Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
14
Continue on Kansas Turnpike
14 mi
·
14 min
·
Kansas Turnpike
15
Take the exit slight right toward KS 10: Lecompton, Lawrence
0.4 mi
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1 min
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KS 10: Lecompton, Lawrence
16
Turn right onto South Lawrence Trafficway
36 mi
·
40 min
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South Lawrence Trafficway
17
Keep slight left to continue on I 435 East
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
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I 435 East
18
Merge slight left
8.2 mi
·
9 min
19
Take the exit slight right toward State Line Road
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
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State Line Road
20
Turn left onto State Line Road
1.5 mi
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3 min
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State Line Road
21
Turn left onto West 95th Street
0.4 mi
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57 sec
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West 95th Street
22
Turn right onto Lee Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Lee Boulevard
23
Turn left onto West 90th Street
0.1 mi
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31 sec
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West 90th Street
24
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Given this is a 184.2-mile drive that takes under three hours, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience. Consider leaving mid-morning to avoid any potential early rush hour and to allow for a relaxed start. With only one suggested stop and a manageable fuel cost of $28, pacing yourself is easy. Pay attention to the frequent turns indicated by the route's 'turn-heavy' profile, and ensure you have your navigation set up before you leave Gypsum to smoothly transition between local roads.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 92.1 miles from Gypsum, KS, or about 1h 28m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 92.1 miles or 1h 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Leawood, KS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Gypsum, KS so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Gypsum, KS
This is one driving day of about 184.2 miles and 2h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Gypsum, KS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 92.1 mi from Gypsum, KS · 1h 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
92 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 92.1 miles from Gypsum, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Leawood, KS
The final approach into Leawood, KS usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Leawood, KS.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.80 one way
$57.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
64 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $31.62 | $63.24 |
| premium | $4.89 | $35.45 | $70.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $40.67 | $81.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 64.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 55.3 | 0 | $19.34 | $8.84 |
| Efficient EV | 46.1 | 0 | $16.12 | $7.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 73.7 | 0 | $25.79 | $11.79 |
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Leawood, KS
Night in Leawood on Tuesday
Local time
10:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
44°F
Valley Falls, KS
92 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
28 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 56m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Gypsum, KS to Leawood, KS covers 184.2 miles and takes about 2h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Maple Street, Gypsum Valley Road, Eisenhower Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 92.1 miles from Gypsum, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.80 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Gypsum, KS to Leawood, KS is easy. At 2h 56m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Gypsum, KS to Leawood, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Gypsum, KS to Leawood, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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