Origin
Fort Scott, KS
Morning in Fort Scott on Tuesday
Local time
7:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fort Scott, 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
40m
Distance
31.4 mi
50 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fort Scott, KS
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Pittsburg, KS
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 41.7-mile journey from Fort Scott to Pittsburg, Kansas, is easily manageable in about 52 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with no highway driving involved, so expect a relaxed pace. The estimated fuel cost for this short hop is around $6, adding to its affordability. Given the brief duration and minimal mileage, this drive is perfect for a spontaneous outing or as a short segment within a larger Great Plains exploration. It's a simple, direct connection between two points within the same region, offering a no-fuss travel experience.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 69 | 27.5 mi | 34m |
| West Atkinson Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| West 4th Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| South National Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East 6th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West 2nd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Broadway Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 69
— 27.5 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Scott, KS and Pittsburg, KS.
1
Start on West 2nd Street
280 ft
·
14 sec
·
West 2nd Street
2
Turn right onto South National Avenue
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
South National Avenue
3
Turn left onto East 6th Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
East 6th Street
4
Turn right onto US 69; K-7
26 mi
·
32 min
·
US 69; K-7
5
Continue on US 69; US 160
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 69; US 160
6
Take the exit onto US 69
319 ft
·
8 sec
·
US 69
7
Merge onto US 69; US 160
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
West Atkinson Road
8
Turn left onto KS 126
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West 4th Street
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto US 69 Business
66 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Broadway Street
10
Arrive at destination
US 69 Business
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 31.4 — 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
|
South National Avenue
Turn right onto South National Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East 6th Street
Turn left onto East 6th Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 69; K-7
Turn right onto US 69; K-7
Navigation decision point
6
30.3 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
KS 126 / West 4th Street
Turn left onto KS 126 / West 4th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
31.4 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
US 69 Business / North Broadway Street
Turn right onto US 69 Business / North Broadway Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.91 one way
$9.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.39 | $10.78 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.04 | $12.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.93 | $13.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.30 | $1.51 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.75 | $1.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.40 | $2.01 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
7:22 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
2 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
40m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 41.7-mile route. With a 0% highway share, you won't encounter any high-speed stretches; instead, you'll be navigating through communities and along familiar roads like South National Avenue and East 6th Street. The longest uninterrupted stretch is not specified, but the 'turn-heavy' profile suggests frequent changes in direction and a more engaging driving experience than a monotonous highway cruise. This drive feels more like traversing a series of interconnected towns rather than a direct, long-distance transit.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.5 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 South National Avenue.
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 40m drive. You will face about 7 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 (South National Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (East 6th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 69; K-7): 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 40m. Total distance: 31.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27.5 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 (South National Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (East 6th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 69; K-7): 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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