Pittsburg, KS Road Trips

Pittsburg, KS serves as a quiet starting point in the Great Plains, connecting drivers to 7 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 112-mile quick runs to 452-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Pittsburg, KS spread mainly north and west, covering a wide geographic range.

city in Crawford County, in southeastern Kansas, United States

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Trip Routes

19

Longest Drive

452.2 mi

Colby, KS

Quickest Drive

13m

Franklin, KS

Plan Around Pittsburg, KS

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Pittsburg, KS is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Colby, KS to Pittsburg, KS 449.9 mi · 8h 9m Gypsum, KS to Pittsburg, KS 236.1 mi · 4h 43m Newton, KS to Pittsburg, KS 187.6 mi · 3h 48m Kansas City, KS to Pittsburg, KS 124.3 mi · 2h 22m

Continue From Pittsburg, KS

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Pittsburg, KS to Colby, KS 452.2 mi · 8h 8m Pittsburg, KS to Park, KS 405.7 mi · 7h 21m Pittsburg, KS to Attica, KS 229.6 mi · 5h Pittsburg, KS to Tecumseh, KS 166.9 mi · 3h 6m

Trips from Pittsburg, KS

Pittsburg, KS to Colby, KS

452.2 mi 8h 8m

Pittsburg, KS to Park, KS

405.7 mi 7h 21m

Pittsburg, KS to Attica, KS

229.6 mi 5h

Pittsburg, KS to Tecumseh, KS

166.9 mi 3h 6m

Pittsburg, KS to De Soto, KS

125.4 mi 2h 22m

Pittsburg, KS to Prairie Village, KS

114.4 mi 2h 14m

Pittsburg, KS to Overland Park, KS

111.8 mi 2h 8m

Driving from Pittsburg, KS

Expect an average of 229 miles and about 4h 20m behind the wheel when leaving Pittsburg, KS. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 452 miles (8h 8m), while the shortest is just 112 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Pittsburg, KS are Colby, KS (452.2 mi, 8h 8m), Park, KS (405.7 mi, 7h 21m), Attica, KS (229.6 mi, 5h), Tecumseh, KS (166.9 mi, 3h 6m), and De Soto, KS (125.4 mi, 2h 22m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in KS currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 229-mile trip from Pittsburg, KS, budget about $34 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 7 mapped routes leaving Pittsburg, KS and 12 routes heading into Pittsburg, KS, covering 19 total connections. Distances range from 112 to 452 miles.

The longest mapped route from Pittsburg, KS covers 452 miles and takes approximately 8h 8m. Shorter options start at just 112 miles.

The average route from Pittsburg, KS runs about 229 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 20m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 229-mile trip from Pittsburg, KS costs roughly $34 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Pittsburg, KS include Colby, KS, Park, KS, Attica, KS and Tecumseh, KS. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.