Origin
Overland Park, KS
Late night in Overland Park on Wednesday
Local time
12:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Overland Park, KS to Gypsum, KS
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 23m
Distance
182.9 mi
294 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
3h 11m
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6 AM
3h 23m
8 AM
3h 47m
10 AM
3h 32m
12 PM
3h 29m
3 PM
3h 33m
5 PM
3h 46m
8 PM
3h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Overland Park, KS
Sam McCool
Gypsum, KS
Jimmy Nilsson Masth
Trip Overview
The drive from Overland Park, KS to Gypsum, KS covers 182.9 miles and takes about 3h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West 81st Street, Marty Street, West 80th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.59 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
91.5 miles from Overland Park, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 41m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 3h 23m drive with frequent turns across 182.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West 81st 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 Overland Park, KS to Gypsum, KS is easy. At 3h 23m 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 Overland Park, KS to Gypsum, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 81st Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Marty Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West 80th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Metcalf Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Harry Darby Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 70 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Kansas Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West 81st Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Overland Park, KS and Gypsum, KS.
1
Start on the route
135 ft
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14 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto West 81st Street
184 ft
·
13 sec
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West 81st Street
3
Turn left onto Marty Street
482 ft
·
23 sec
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Marty Street
4
Turn right onto West 80th Street
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
West 80th Street
5
Turn left onto Metcalf Avenue
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Metcalf Avenue
6
Keep slight left to continue on Harry Darby Memorial Highway
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Harry Darby Memorial Highway
7
Take the exit slight left toward I 70 West: Topeka
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
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I 70 West: Topeka
8
Merge slight right onto Kansas Turnpike
51 mi
·
51 min
·
Kansas Turnpike
9
Keep slight right to continue on Kansas Turnpike
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Kansas Turnpike
10
Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
91 mi
·
1 hr 33 min
·
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
11
Take the exit slight right toward KS 15: Abilene, Clay Center
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
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KS 15: Abilene, Clay Center
12
Turn left onto North Buckeye Avenue
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
North Buckeye Avenue
13
Continue on Eisenhower Memorial Highway
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Eisenhower Memorial Highway
14
Continue on Gulf Road
8.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Gulf Road
15
Continue on Eisenhower Memorial Highway
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Eisenhower Memorial Highway
16
Turn right onto 600 Avenue
12 mi
·
16 min
·
600 Avenue
17
Continue on Maple Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Maple Street
18
Turn left onto West 5th Street
128 ft
·
6 sec
·
West 5th Street
19
Arrive at your 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 91.5 miles from Overland Park, KS, or about 1h 41m 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 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 91.5 miles or 1h 41m 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 46m
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 Overland Park, 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 Overland Park, KS
This is one driving day of about 182.9 miles and 3h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Overland Park, 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 91.5 mi from Overland Park, KS · 1h 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
91 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 91.5 miles from Overland Park, 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
$28.59 one way
$57.19 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
64 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $31.40 | $62.79 |
| premium | $4.89 | $35.20 | $70.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $40.38 | $80.76 |
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 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 54.9 | 0 | $19.20 | $8.78 |
| Efficient EV | 45.7 | 0 | $16.00 | $7.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 73.2 | 0 | $25.61 | $11.71 |
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.
Destination
Gypsum, KS
Late night in Gypsum on Wednesday
Local time
12:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
44°F
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91 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
32 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
3h 23m 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 Overland Park, KS to Gypsum, KS covers 182.9 miles and takes about 3h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West 81st Street, Marty Street, West 80th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 91.5 miles from Overland Park, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.59 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.
The drive from Overland Park, KS to Gypsum, KS is easy. At 3h 23m 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 Overland Park, KS to Gypsum, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Overland Park, KS to Gypsum, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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