Origin
Cherokee, KS
Morning in Cherokee on Tuesday
Local time
7:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cherokee, 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
19m
Distance
13.1 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cherokee, KS
Franco Monsalvo
Pittsburg, KS
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Trip Overview
Cherokee, KS to Pittsburg, KS is 13.1 miles and takes about 19m via US 400/US 69, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward drive. Expect a highway-focused experience for most of the journey. With its minimal distance and duration, this route is ideal for a quick transit or as part of a larger exploration of Southeast Kansas without demanding a full day of travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 400 | 6 mi | 7m |
| US 69 | 5.4 mi | 7m |
| West 4th Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Magnolia Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| South 2nd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South 160th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Magnolia Extension | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Broadway Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 400
— 6 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cherokee, KS and Pittsburg, KS.
1
Start on East Magnolia Extension
145 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Magnolia Extension
2
Continue on East Magnolia Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Magnolia Street
3
Turn left onto South 2nd Street
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
South 2nd Street
4
Continue on South 160th Street
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
South 160th Street
5
Turn left onto US 400
6.0 mi
·
7 min
·
US 400
6
Turn left onto US 69; US 160
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
US 69; US 160
7
Turn right onto KS 126
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West 4th Street
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
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 13.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
South 2nd Street
Turn left onto South 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 400
Turn left onto US 400
Navigation decision point
3
12.1 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
KS 126 / West 4th Street
Turn right onto KS 126 / West 4th Street
Navigation decision point
4
13.1 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
US 69 Business / North Broadway Street
Turn right onto US 69 Business / North Broadway Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.05 one way
$4.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.25 | $4.50 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.52 | $5.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.38 | $0.63 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
7:10 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
3 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
19m 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 86% of the route utilizing major roadways like US 400 and US 69. You'll experience a continuous stretch of about 6 miles on US 400, which sets a brisk pace. The transition to West 4th Street in Pittsburg marks the shift from highway speeds to more local road conditions as you approach your destination. Overall, the character of the drive is efficient and direct, minimizing time spent navigating complex intersections.
86% 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: 6 mi on US 400.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 400 and US 69. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near South 2nd 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 19m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (South 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 400): Navigation decision point; at 12.1 miles (KS 126 / West 4th Street): Navigation decision point.
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 19m. Total distance: 13.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6 miles on US 400. 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 0.3 miles (South 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 400): Navigation decision point; at 12.1 miles (KS 126 / West 4th Street): Navigation decision point.
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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