Trip from Gypsum, KS to Prairie Village, KS

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Drive Time

3h 24m

Distance

183.7 mi

296 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$29

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min

4 AM

3h 13m ★

6 AM

3h 25m

8 AM

3h 49m

10 AM

3h 33m

12 PM

3h 31m

3 PM

3h 34m

5 PM

3h 48m

8 PM

3h 17m

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

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Gypsum, KS

Jimmy Nilsson Masth

Trip Overview

The drive from Gypsum, KS to Prairie Village, KS covers 183.7 miles and takes about 3h 24m 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, Kansas Turnpike, KS 4 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 89.9 miles on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.72 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

91.9 miles from Gypsum, KS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 43m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from Gypsum, KS to Prairie Village, KS covers 183.7 miles and takes about 3h 24m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 22 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?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 30.6 miles in.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 183.7 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 30.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 121 miles (I 70 / Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 173.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

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

30.6 mi into trip | ~41m in

Take the ramp toward I 70 East, US 70 East: Topeka

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 70 East, US 70 East: Topeka

121 mi into trip | ~2h 14m in | I 70 / Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 70 / Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway toward I-70 East, Kansas City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I-70 East, Kansas City

173.6 mi into trip | ~3h 8m in

Take the exit toward I 635 South

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 418A Toward I 635 South

180.1 mi into trip | ~3h 16m in | Metcalf Avenue

Keep slight left at fork onto Metcalf Avenue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

181.7 mi into trip | ~3h 19m in | West 75th Street

Turn left onto West 75th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

On the drive from Gypsum, KS to Prairie Village, KS, road signs begin pointing toward Kansas City along the way.

Kansas City

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

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway	89.9 mi	1h 32m
Kansas Turnpike	51.8 mi	52m
KS 4	11.9 mi	16m
Gulf Road	8.4 mi	9m
Eisenhower Memorial Highway	6.9 mi	7m
Harry Darby Memorial Highway	4.4 mi	5m
Metcalf Avenue	3.3 mi	5m
South Buckeye Avenue	2.7 mi	5m

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 Prairie Village, KS.

Start on West 5th Street

126 ft · 7 sec · West 5th Street

Turn right onto KS 4

0.3 mi · 1 min · Maple Street

Continue on KS 4

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Gypsum Valley Road

Keep slight left at fork onto KS 4

12 mi · 16 min · KS 4

Turn left onto KS 15

4.0 mi · 4 min · Eisenhower Memorial Highway

Continue on KS 15

8.4 mi · 9 min · Gulf Road

Continue on KS 15

2.9 mi · 3 min · Eisenhower Memorial Highway

Continue on KS 15

2.7 mi · 5 min · South Buckeye Avenue

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 25 sec

Toward I 70 East, US 70 East: Topeka

Merge onto I 70; US 40

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

Continue on I 70; US 40

1.1 mi · 1 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on I 70; US 40

15 mi · 17 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 70

0.8 mi · 52 sec · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

Toward I-70 East, Kansas City

Continue on I 70

52 mi · 52 min · Kansas Turnpike

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 30 sec

Exit 418A Toward I 635 South Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 635

4.4 mi · 5 min · Harry Darby Memorial Highway

Continue on US 69

1.6 mi · 2 min · Metcalf Avenue

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto Metcalf Avenue

1.7 mi · 3 min · Metcalf Avenue

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto West 75th Street

1.9 mi · 4 min · West 75th Street

Use the left lane.

Turn right

102 ft · 8 sec

Turn right

0.1 mi · 43 sec

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 91.9 miles from Gypsum, KS, or about 1h 43m 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 91.9 miles or 1h 43m 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 44m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Prairie Village, KS than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Gypsum, KS so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 183.7 miles and 3h 24m.

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 91.9 mi from Gypsum, KS · 1h 43m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Valley Falls, KS

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

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 91.9 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 Prairie Village, KS

The final approach into Prairie Village, 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 Prairie Village, 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

$28.72 one way

$57.44 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 64 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$31.53	$63.07
premium	$4.89	$35.35	$70.70
diesel	$5.61	$40.56	$81.12

Estimated Tolls: $2.59

Kansas Turnpike (51.8 mi) $2.59

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

$29

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$56–$81

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 64.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	55.1	$19.29	$8.82
Efficient EV	45.9	$16.07	$7.35
EV Truck/SUV	73.5	$25.72	$11.76

Gas CO2

64 kg

EV CO2

21 kg (67% 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 5 days ago

Origin

Gypsum, KS

Night in Gypsum on Tuesday

Local time

9:20 PM

CDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Prairie Village, KS

Night in Prairie Village on Tuesday

Local time

9:20 PM

CDT

Current temp

54°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

27 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 24m 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 Prairie Village, KS covers 183.7 miles and takes about 3h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway, Kansas Turnpike, KS 4. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 91.9 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 $28.72 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.

On the drive from Gypsum, KS to Prairie Village, KS, road signs begin pointing toward Kansas City along the way.

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