How far is Andover, KS from Pittsburg, KS?

The driving distance from Andover, KS to Pittsburg, KS is about 155.5 miles (250.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134.8 miles (216.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
155.56 mi
02h 36m
Flight
134.8 mi
216.94 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.8 mi
Kilometers
216.94 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.56 mi
Kilometers
250.35 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburg
Fri, May 1, 3:02 AM CDT
Return by in Andover
Fri, May 1, 5:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Andover
2026-05-01T00:25
Arrive Pittsburg
Fri, May 1, 3:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Andover
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Fredonia
KS

Town in the U.

From Andover
78.4 mi
01h 18m
To Pittsburg
77.2 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NE
Destination
63°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Andover and Pittsburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Andover and Pittsburg.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    20 m · 5 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Harrison Street

    104 m · 17 sec · Harrison Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Andover Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North Andover Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    8.1 mi · 10 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on West 7th Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · West 7th Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    7 mi · 8 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Atomic Veterans Memorial Highway

    61.9 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Atomic Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway

    48 m · 2 sec · Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway

    70.5 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left

    5.4 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West 4th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Broadway Street

    20 m · 3 sec · North Broadway Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Broadway Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Andover and Pittsburg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
70.6 mi · 45%
Atomic Veterans Memorial Highway
61.9 mi · 40%
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
15.1 mi · 10%
North Andover Road
2.38 mi · 2%
West 4th Street
1.04 mi · 1%
West 7th Avenue
0.67 mi
Longest Stretch

Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway

Exit the roundabout onto Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway

70.5 mi · 01h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.7 mi
134.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fredonia
01h 18m from Andover
Leave By
1:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Andover and Partly Sunny near Pittsburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Andover to Pittsburg?

The road trip is about 155.5 miles (250.3 km) and usually takes 02h 36m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Fredonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.4 miles from Andover and 77.2 miles from Pittsburg.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 134.8 miles (216.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.70 one way or $41.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Andover and Partly Sunny near Pittsburg.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Andover and Pittsburg. Straight-line distance: 134.8 mi (216.94 km).

Andover

#1 Andover

City in Kansas, United States

Population13,672
Coordinates37.7139000, -97.1364300
Altitude412
CountryUnited States
Pittsburg

#2 Pittsburg

City in Crawford County, in southeastern Kansas, United States

Population19,968
Coordinates37.4108800, -94.7049600
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-97.136329, 37.713898)
End: North Broadway Street (-94.704831, 37.410882)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 250 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.49 gal
20.78 L · about $20.70
Round trip
$41.41
10.98 gal · 41.56 L
Estimated CO2
48.8 kg one way
Round trip: 97.6 kg / 215 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.70 $41.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.35 $46.70
Premium $4.65 $25.55 $51.10
Diesel $5.30 $29.12 $58.24

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kansas · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Andover and Pittsburg. The current time is 00:25:17.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.