Origin
Arcadia, KS
Late night in Arcadia on Tuesday
Local time
5:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Arcadia, KS to Pittsburg, KS
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
22.1 mi
36 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Arcadia, KS
Stepan Vrany
Pittsburg, KS
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Trip Overview
Arcadia, KS to Pittsburg, KS is 22.1 miles and takes about 33 minutes via US 69, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, same-day trip stays within the familiar landscape of the Great Plains in Kansas. Expect a straightforward drive primarily on highways, making it an easy and quick journey. It's the kind of trip you can easily fit into an afternoon, allowing for plenty of flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 69 | 14.2 mi | 17m |
| East 710th Avenue | 4.1 mi | 10m |
| West Atkinson Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| West 4th Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Arcadia Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Drake Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Broadway Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 69
— 14.2 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arcadia, KS and Pittsburg, KS.
1
Start on South Drake Street
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
·
South Drake Street
2
Turn left onto East Arcadia Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
East Arcadia Street
3
Continue on East 710th Avenue
4.1 mi
·
10 min
·
East 710th Avenue
4
Turn left onto US 69
14 mi
·
17 min
·
US 69
5
Take the exit onto US 69
319 ft
·
8 sec
·
US 69
6
Merge onto US 69; US 160
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
West Atkinson Road
7
Turn left onto KS 126
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West 4th Street
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto US 69 Business
66 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Broadway Street
9
Arrive at destination
US 69 Business
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 22.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Arcadia Street
Turn left onto East Arcadia Street
Navigation decision point
4
4.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
US 69
Turn left onto US 69
Navigation decision point
3
18.7 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
US 69
Take the exit onto US 69
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
6
21 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
KS 126 / West 4th Street
Turn left onto KS 126 / West 4th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
22.1 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
US 69 Business / North Broadway Street
Turn right onto US 69 Business / North Broadway Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.46 one way
$6.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.79 | $7.59 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.25 | $8.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.88 | $9.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.09 | $1.41 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Pittsburg, KS
Late night in Pittsburg on Tuesday
Local time
5:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
4 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
33m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 64% of the route utilizing major roads like US 69. You'll experience a continuous stretch of 14.2 miles on US 69, offering a consistent pace without frequent turns. The profile suggests a relatively uncomplicated driving experience, likely characterized by open roads and minimal distractions. As you progress, the route will transition between these main arteries and local avenues, maintaining a generally efficient flow.
64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.2 mi on US 69.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 69 and East 710th Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East Arcadia Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 33m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Arcadia Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (US 69): Navigation decision point; at 18.7 miles (US 69): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 22.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.2 miles on US 69. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Arcadia Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (US 69): Navigation decision point; at 18.7 miles (US 69): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pittsburg, KS before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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