How far is Arcadia, KS from Pittsburg, KS?

The driving distance from Arcadia, KS to Pittsburg, KS is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.1 mi
00h 33m
Flight
16.58 mi
26.68 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.58 mi
Kilometers
26.68 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.1 mi
Kilometers
35.57 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburg
Wed, Apr 15, 5:16 PM CDT
Return by in Arcadia
Wed, Apr 15, 5:49 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arcadia
2026-04-15T16:42
Arrive Pittsburg
Wed, Apr 15, 5:16 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Arcadia
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Arma
KS

City in Kansas, United States

From Arcadia
11.1 mi
00h 16m
To Pittsburg
11.1 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 21 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Drake Street

    750 ft · 38 sec · South Drake Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Arcadia Street

    1151 ft · 32 sec · East Arcadia Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East 710th Avenue

    4.1 mi · 10 min · East 710th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left

    14.2 mi · 17 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    97 m · 9 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto West Atkinson Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · West Atkinson Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West 4th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West 4th Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Broadway Street

    20 m · 3 sec · North Broadway Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Broadway Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East 710th Avenue
4.21 mi · 19%
West Atkinson Road
2.29 mi · 10%
West 4th Street
1.05 mi · 5%
East Arcadia Street
0.22 mi · 1%
South Drake Street
0.14 mi · 1%
North Broadway Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

14.2 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
16.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arma
00h 16m from Arcadia
Leave By
7:22 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Arcadia and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Pittsburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Arma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.1 miles from Arcadia and 11.1 miles from Pittsburg.

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

The direct path is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.94 one way or $5.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Arcadia and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Pittsburg.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arcadia and Pittsburg. Straight-line distance: 16.58 mi (26.68 km).

Arcadia

#1 Arcadia

City in Kansas

Population309
Coordinates37.6419900, -94.6238500
Altitude255
CountryUnited States
Pittsburg

#2 Pittsburg

City in Crawford County, in southeastern Kansas, United States

Population19,968
Coordinates37.4108800, -94.7049600
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Start: Arcadia (-94.62385, 37.64199)
End: Pittsburg (-94.70496, 37.41088)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.78 gal
2.95 L · about $2.94
Round trip
$5.88
1.56 gal · 5.9 L
Estimated CO2
6.9 kg one way
Round trip: 13.9 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.94 $5.88
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.32 $6.63
Premium $4.65 $3.63 $7.26
Diesel $5.30 $4.14 $8.27

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Arcadia and Pittsburg. The current time is 16:42:11.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.