Origin
Arma, KS
Morning in Arma on Tuesday
Local time
7:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Arma, 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
16m
Distance
11.2 mi
18 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 15m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Arma, KS
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Pittsburg, KS
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Trip Overview
Arma to Pittsburg is 11.2 miles and takes about 16 minutes via US 69, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Great Plains region of Kansas, offering a straightforward journey. Given its minimal distance and duration, this route is ideal for a quick transit or as part of a larger trip. You won't need to worry about significant time commitments or extensive planning for this particular stretch.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 69 | 7.2 mi | 9m |
| West Atkinson Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| West 4th Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| East South Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North 5th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Washington Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Broadway Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 69
— 7.2 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arma, KS and Pittsburg, KS.
1
Start on East Washington Street
274 ft
·
17 sec
·
East Washington Street
2
Turn left onto North 5th Street
431 ft
·
21 sec
·
North 5th Street
3
Turn right onto East South Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East South Street
4
Turn left onto US 69
7.1 mi
·
9 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 11.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North 5th Street
Turn left onto North 5th Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East South Street
Turn right onto East South Street
Navigation decision point
3
7.7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
US 69
Take the exit onto US 69
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
6
10.1 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
KS 126 / West 4th Street
Turn left onto KS 126 / West 4th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
11.1 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
US 69 Business / North Broadway Street
Turn right onto US 69 Business / North Broadway Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.75 one way
$3.50 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.92 | $3.85 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.16 | $4.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.47 | $4.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.98 | $0.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.57 | $0.72 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Morning in Pittsburg on Tuesday
Local time
7:21 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
1 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
16m 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 primarily highway-focused, with 64% of the journey on major roads like US 69. You'll experience a consistent driving feel for most of the trip, including a longest stretch of 7.2 miles on US 69. The transition from Arma to Pittsburg involves navigating US 69, West Atkinson Road, and West 4th Street, maintaining a generally direct path. Expect a focused drive without many complex turns or significant changes in road type.
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: 7.2 mi on US 69.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 69 and West Atkinson Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North 5th 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 16m 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 (North 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East South Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles (US 69): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
About the Cities
Arriving in Pittsburg, KS
Full guide →Founded 1876
Top landmarks
- • Pittsburg Public Library — public library in Pittsburg, Kansas, United States
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 11.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m 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 7.2 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 (North 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East South Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.7 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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