Origin
Junction City, KS
Evening in Junction City on Tuesday
Local time
8:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Junction City, KS to Gypsum, KS
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
1h 8m
Distance
53.7 mi
86 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Junction City, KS
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Gypsum, KS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Junction City, KS to Gypsum, KS covers 53.7 miles and takes about 1h 8m 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, 600 Avenue, Gulf Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.1 miles on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.40 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
26.9 miles from Junction City, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 33m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 1h 8m drive with frequent turns across 53.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 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 21.1 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 West 6th Street.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 8m drive. You will face about 9 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 (West 6th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 40 Business / North Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (US 40 Business): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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West 6th Street
Turn left onto West 6th Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 40 Business / North Washington Street
Turn right onto US 40 Business / North Washington Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.6 mi into trip
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~4m in
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US 40 Business
Enter roundabout onto US 40 Business
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
1.8 mi into trip
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~4m in
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I 70; US 40; KS 18 / Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
Merge onto I 70; US 40; KS 18 / Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
22.9 mi into trip
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~25m in
Take the exit toward KS 15: Abilene, Clay Center
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 275
Toward KS 15: Abilene, Clay Center
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 Junction City, KS to Gypsum, KS, road signs begin pointing toward Clay Center along the way.
Clay Center
22.9 mi in
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~25m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway | 21.1 mi | 21m |
| 600 Avenue | 12.2 mi | 16m |
| Gulf Road | 8.4 mi | 9m |
| Eisenhower Memorial Highway | 6.9 mi | 7m |
| North Buckeye Avenue | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| North Washington Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Maple Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| US 40 Business | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
— 21.1 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Junction City, KS and Gypsum, KS.
1
Start on North Jefferson Street
130 ft
·
11 sec
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North Jefferson Street
2
Turn left onto West 6th Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
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West 6th Street
3
Turn right onto US 40 Business
1.5 mi
·
3 min
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North Washington Street
4
Enter roundabout onto US 40 Business
136 ft
·
3 sec
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US 40 Business
5
Continue on US 40 Business
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
US 40 Business
6
Merge onto I 70; US 40; KS 18
21 mi
·
21 min
·
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 275
Toward KS 15: Abilene, Clay Center
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn left onto KS 15
2.8 mi
·
5 min
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North Buckeye Avenue
9
Continue on KS 15
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Eisenhower Memorial Highway
10
Continue on KS 15
8.4 mi
·
9 min
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Gulf Road
11
Continue on KS 15
4.0 mi
·
4 min
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Eisenhower Memorial Highway
12
Turn right onto KS 4
12 mi
·
16 min
·
600 Avenue
13
Continue on KS 4
0.3 mi
·
1 min
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Maple Street
14
Turn left onto West 5th Street
126 ft
·
5 sec
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West 5th Street
15
Arrive at destination
West 5th Street
Trip Plan
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 26.9 miles from Junction City, KS, or about 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.1 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 53.7 miles or 1h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 26.9 miles or 33m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gypsum, KS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Junction City, 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 Junction City, KS
This is one driving day of about 53.7 miles and 1h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Junction City, KS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway for about 21.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.9 mi from Junction City, KS · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 53.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.9 miles from Junction City, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Gypsum, KS
The final approach into Gypsum, 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 Gypsum, 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
$8.40 one way
$16.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.22 | $18.44 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.33 | $20.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.86 | $23.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.64 | $2.58 |
| Efficient EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.70 | $2.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.5 | 0 | $7.52 | $3.44 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Gypsum, KS
Evening in Gypsum on Tuesday
Local time
8:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Newton, KS
27 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
36 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 8m 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 Junction City, KS to Gypsum, KS covers 53.7 miles and takes about 1h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway, 600 Avenue, Gulf Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.9 miles from Junction City, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.40 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.
This is a straightforward 1h 8m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West 6th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 40 Business / North Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (US 40 Business): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
On the drive from Junction City, KS to Gypsum, KS, road signs begin pointing toward Clay Center along the way.
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