Origin
Franklin, KS
Night in Franklin on Saturday
Local time
11:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Franklin, KS to Pittsburg, KS
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
13m
Distance
9.5 mi
15 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Franklin, KS
Zsolt Pujsz
Pittsburg, KS
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Trip Overview
Franklin, KS to Pittsburg, KS is 9.5 miles and takes about 13m via US 69, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward journey between two Kansas communities. Given the minimal distance and time commitment, this trip is ideal for a quick errand, a local exploration, or as a brief segment of a larger regional adventure. You'll find the drive mostly on major roads, making it an easy and accessible option for most travelers.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 69 | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| West Atkinson Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| West 4th Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Broadway Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East 620th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West 3rd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Broadway Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 69
— 5.1 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin, KS and Pittsburg, KS.
1
Start on West 3rd Street
241 ft
·
12 sec
·
West 3rd Street
2
Turn right onto US 69 Business
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Broadway Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto US 69 Business
460 ft
·
11 sec
·
East 620th Avenue
4
Turn left onto US 69
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
US 69
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 69 Business / South Broadway Street
Turn right onto US 69 Business / South Broadway Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 69 Business / East 620th Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto US 69 Business / East 620th Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 69
Turn left onto US 69
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
8.4 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
KS 126 / West 4th Street
Turn left onto KS 126 / West 4th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
9.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
US 69 Business / North Broadway Street
Turn right onto US 69 Business / North Broadway Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.49 one way
$2.97 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.63 | $3.26 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.83 | $3.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.10 | $4.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.00 | $0.46 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.83 | $0.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Night in Pittsburg on Saturday
Local time
11:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°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
13m 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 route features a mixed drive profile, with about 54% of the journey on a highway. You'll experience stretches on US 69, West Atkinson Road, and West 4th Street, providing a varied driving experience. The longest uninterrupted stretch measures 5.1 miles on US 69, offering a brief period of consistent speed before transitions. Expect a blend of faster-paced highway driving and more local road conditions as you approach your destination.
54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.1 mi on US 69.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 69 Business / South Broadway 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 13m 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: near the start (US 69 Business / South Broadway Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (US 69 Business / East 620th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 69): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 9.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.1 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: near the start (US 69 Business / South Broadway Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (US 69 Business / East 620th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 69): Lane positioning matters here.
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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