Origin
Gypsum, KS
Afternoon in Gypsum on Tuesday
Local time
3:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gypsum, KS to Pittsburg, KS
Data updated 2 hours ago
Drive Time
4h 43m
Distance
236.1 mi
380 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 30m
★
6 AM
4h 44m
8 AM
5h 11m
10 AM
4h 53m
12 PM
4h 50m
3 PM
4h 54m
5 PM
5h 9m
8 PM
4h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gypsum, KS
Jimmy Nilsson Masth
Pittsburg, KS
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Trip Overview
This 236.1-mile journey from Gypsum, KS, to Pittsburg, KS, is estimated to take about 4 hours and 43 minutes of driving time. With a fuel cost estimated at $37, it's an economical trip within the Great Plains region. The route primarily utilizes Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway and Atomic Veterans Memorial Highway, with a 28% share of highway driving. It's well-suited for a single day trip, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. You'll experience a turn-heavy local drive for much of the way, making it a more engaging experience than a pure interstate cruise. Consider this a straightforward drive connecting two points within Kansas.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
118 miles from Gypsum, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 24m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a driving experience that leans towards local roads with frequent turns, rather than a continuous highway cruise. While 28% of the drive is on highways, the majority will involve navigating through smaller communities and junctions. The longest uninterrupted stretch you’ll encounter is 70.6 miles on the Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway. This profile suggests a drive where you'll be actively steering and adjusting speed more often, offering a hands-on connection to the landscape of the Great Plains.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 70.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near KS 4 / Maple Street.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 43m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (KS 4 / Maple Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (KS 4): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 34.6 miles (US 56 / 200th Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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KS 4 / Maple Street
Turn right onto KS 4 / Maple Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.7 mi into trip
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~1m in
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KS 4
Keep slight left at fork onto KS 4
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
34.6 mi into trip
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~43m in
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US 56 / 200th Street
Turn left onto US 56 / 200th Street
Navigation decision point
4
48.9 mi into trip
|
~1h in
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US 77
Enter roundabout onto US 77
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
57.6 mi into trip
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~1h 10m in
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US 77
Enter roundabout onto US 77 toward US 77 South: El Dorado
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward US 77 South: El Dorado
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway | 70.6 mi | 1h 22m |
| Atomic Veterans Memorial Highway | 61.1 mi | 1h 10m |
| US 77 | 48.9 mi | 1h |
| Eisenhower Memorial Highway | 22 mi | 25m |
| 200th Street | 14.2 mi | 16m |
| KS 4 | 11.9 mi | 16m |
| US 69 | 5.4 mi | 7m |
| West 4th Street | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
— 70.6 mi, about 1h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gypsum, KS and Pittsburg, KS.
1
Start on West 5th Street
126 ft
·
7 sec
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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 right onto KS 15
22 mi
·
25 min
·
Eisenhower Memorial Highway
6
Turn left onto US 56
14 mi
·
16 min
·
200th Street
7
Enter roundabout onto US 77
54 ft
·
0 sec
·
US 77
8
Continue on US 77
8.8 mi
·
10 min
·
US 77
9
Enter roundabout onto US 77
177 ft
·
7 sec
·
US 77
Toward US 77 South: El Dorado
10
Continue on US 77
40 mi
·
49 min
·
US 77
Toward US 77 South: El Dorado
11
Turn left onto Southeast 100th Street
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Southeast 100th Street
12
Turn left onto US 400
61 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
Atomic Veterans Memorial Highway
13
Enter roundabout onto US 400
157 ft
·
2 sec
·
Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
14
Continue on US 400
71 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
·
Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn left onto US 69; US 160
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
US 69; US 160
16
Turn right onto KS 126
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West 4th Street
17
Turn right onto US 69 Business
66 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Broadway Street
18
Arrive at destination
US 69 Business
Trip Plan
Given the 4 hour and 43 minute duration, this route is easily manageable as a single-day trip, offering flexibility in when you depart. Plan for one stop to break up the drive, perhaps after completing the longest stretch of 70.6 miles on Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway. Keeping an eye on your fuel gauge is always wise, especially on local drives where fuel stations might be less frequent than on major interstates. A good tip for this specific route is to be prepared for the numerous turns; it's not a route where you can simply set cruise control and zone out for hours.
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 118 miles from Gypsum, KS, or about 2h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.6 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 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 118 miles or 2h 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pittsburg, 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 236.1 miles and 4h 43m.
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 Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway for about 70.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 118 mi from Gypsum, KS · 2h 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
118 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 118 miles from Gypsum, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 70.6 miles.
Arriving in Pittsburg, KS
The final approach into Pittsburg, 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 Pittsburg, 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
$36.91 one way
$73.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
83 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $40.53 | $81.05 |
| premium | $4.89 | $45.44 | $90.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $52.13 | $104.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 82.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 70.8 | 0 | $24.79 | $11.33 |
| Efficient EV | 59 | 0 | $20.66 | $9.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 94.4 | 1 | $33.05 | $15.11 |
Gas CO2
83 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Pittsburg, KS
Afternoon in Pittsburg on Tuesday
Local time
3:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
25 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
4h 43m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Pittsburg, KS covers 236.1 miles and takes about 4h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway, Atomic Veterans Memorial Highway, US 77. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 118 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 $36.91 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 43m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (KS 4 / Maple Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (KS 4): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 34.6 miles (US 56 / 200th Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Gypsum, KS to Pittsburg, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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