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Trip from Gypsum, KS to Lenexa, KS

Data updated 3 hours ago

Drive Time

3h 16m

Distance

175.7 mi

283 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$27

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 5m ★
6 AM
3h 17m
8 AM
3h 41m
10 AM
3h 25m
12 PM
3h 23m
3 PM
3h 26m
5 PM
3h 39m
8 PM
3h 10m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Lenexa, KS

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Trip Overview

The drive from Gypsum, KS to Lenexa, KS covers 175.7 miles and takes about 3h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway, South Lawrence Trafficway, Kansas Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 89.9 miles on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.47 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

87.9 miles from Gypsum, KS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 39m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 3h 16m drive with frequent turns across 175.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 89.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 171.6 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 175.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 171.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 171.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 172.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

7
171.6 mi into trip | ~3h 9m in

Take the exit toward I 35, I 435 North: Wichita, Des Moines, Renner Boulevard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 35, I 435 North: Wichita, Des Moines,...
8
171.7 mi into trip | ~3h 9m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 35, I 435 North: Wichita, Des Moines

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight lane. Toward I 35, I 435 North: Wichita, Des Moines
8
172.3 mi into trip | ~3h 10m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 35: Wichita, Des Moines

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 35: Wichita, Des Moines
7
173.6 mi into trip | ~3h 12m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 35 North: Des Moines

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 35 North: Des Moines
9
175.2 mi into trip | ~3h 14m in

Keep slight right at fork toward 95th Street, Pittsburgh State University, Brown Mackie College

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward 95th Street, Pittsburgh State University...

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Gypsum, KS and Lenexa, KS, road signs point toward Kansas City and Lawrence.

Kansas City

121 mi in | ~2h 14m | via I 70

Lawrence

135.8 mi in | ~2h 29m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway 89.9 mi 1h 32m
South Lawrence Trafficway 35.4 mi 38m
Kansas Turnpike 14 mi 14m
KS 4 11.9 mi 16m
Gulf Road 8.4 mi 9m
Eisenhower Memorial Highway 6.9 mi 7m
South Buckeye Avenue 2.7 mi 5m
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway 1.1 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway — 89.9 mi, about 1h 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gypsum, KS and Lenexa, KS.

1

Start on West 5th Street

126 ft · 7 sec · West 5th Street
2

Turn right onto KS 4

0.3 mi · 1 min · Maple Street
3

Continue on KS 4

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Gypsum Valley Road
4

Keep slight left at fork onto KS 4

12 mi · 16 min · KS 4
5

Turn left onto KS 15

4.0 mi · 4 min · Eisenhower Memorial Highway
6

Continue on KS 15

8.4 mi · 9 min · Gulf Road
7

Continue on KS 15

2.9 mi · 3 min · Eisenhower Memorial Highway
8

Continue on KS 15

2.7 mi · 5 min · South Buckeye Avenue
9

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Toward I 70 East, US 70 East: Topeka
10

Merge onto I 70; US 40

74 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
11

Continue on I 70; US 40

1.1 mi · 1 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
12

Continue on I 70; US 40

15 mi · 17 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
Use the slight right lane.
13

Keep slight left at fork onto I 70

0.8 mi · 52 sec · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
Toward I-70 East, Kansas City
14

Continue on I 70

14 mi · 14 min · Kansas Turnpike
15

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Exit 197 Toward KS 10: Lecompton, Lawrence
16

Turn right onto KS 10

35 mi · 38 min · South Lawrence Trafficway
17

Take the exit

391 ft · 6 sec
Toward I 35, I 435 North: Wichita, Des Moines, Renner Boulevard Use the slight right lane.
18

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 47 sec
Toward I 35, I 435 North: Wichita, Des Moines Use the straight lane.
19

Keep slight right at fork

1.4 mi · 1 min
Toward I 35: Wichita, Des Moines Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
20

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 35 North: Des Moines Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Merge onto I 35; US 56; US 169

0.9 mi · 1 min · I 35; US 56; US 169
22

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 19 sec
Exit 224 Toward 95th Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Keep slight right at fork

296 ft · 7 sec
Toward 95th Street, Pittsburgh State University, Brown Mackie College Use the right lane.
24

Turn straight onto West 95th Street

189 ft · 3 sec · West 95th Street
25

Turn slight right onto Lenexa Drive

0.2 mi · 56 sec · Lenexa Drive
Use the right lane.
26

Turn left onto Rosehill Road

500 ft · 18 sec · Rosehill Road
27

Turn right

71 ft · 10 sec
28

Turn left

256 ft · 18 sec
29

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 87.9 miles from Gypsum, KS, or about 1h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 89.9 miles.

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 31m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 87.9 miles or 1h 39m 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 39m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lenexa, 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 175.7 miles and 3h 16m.

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.
The longest stretch is on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway for about 89.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 87.9 mi from Gypsum, KS · 1h 39m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Valley Falls, KS

88 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

Valley Falls, KS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Valley Falls, KS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 87.9 miles from Gypsum, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 89.9 miles.

Arriving in Lenexa, KS

The final approach into Lenexa, 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 Lenexa, KS.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park

Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The path to equality has been anything but smooth. It's taken courage and dedication by everyday people coming together for a common goal to carry the country toward true equality. Parents, teachers,...

3 mi from route ~6 min detour Free near mile 115.1
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$27.47 one way

$54.94 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 62 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $30.16 $60.32
premium $4.89 $33.81 $67.62
diesel $5.61 $38.79 $77.58

Estimated Tolls: $0.70

Kansas Turnpike (14 mi) $0.70

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$27

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 61.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 52.7 0 $18.45 $8.43
Efficient EV 43.9 0 $15.37 $7.03
EV Truck/SUV 70.3 0 $24.60 $11.24

Gas CO2

61 kg

EV CO2

21 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 hours ago

Origin

Gypsum, KS

Night in Gypsum on Tuesday

Local time

10:37 PM

CDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lenexa, KS

Night in Lenexa on Tuesday

Local time

10:37 PM

CDT

Current temp

65°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SSW 17 mph 45% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 14 at 3:25PM CDT until April 14 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS

Tornado Watch

Tornado Watch issued April 14 at 3:20PM CDT until April 14 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS

44°F

Valley Falls, KS

88 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

16 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

3h 16m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Lenexa, KS covers 175.7 miles and takes about 3h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway, South Lawrence Trafficway, Kansas Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 87.9 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 $27.47 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 175.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 171.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 171.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 172.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Gypsum, KS and Lenexa, KS, road signs point toward Kansas City and Lawrence.

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