How far is Atchison, KS from Pittsburg, KS?
The driving distance from Atchison, KS to Pittsburg, KS is about 167.3 miles (269.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 150.4 miles (242 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 32m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
County seat in North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Atchison and Pittsburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atchison and Pittsburg.
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Start on Kansas Avenue
1116 ft · 33 sec · Kansas Avenue
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Turn right onto North 4th Street
1198 ft · 36 sec · North 4th Street
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Turn left onto Amelia Earhart Bridge
2730 ft · 59 sec · Amelia Earhart Bridge
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Continue on Southwest 59 Highway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Southwest 59 Highway
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Turn right onto Southwest 45 Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Southwest 45 Highway
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Continue on 45 Highway
13.7 mi · 18 min · 45 Highway
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Turn left onto 273 Highway
4 mi · 6 min · 273 Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 273 Highway
1 km · 1 min · 273 Highway
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Take the ramp right toward I 29 South, US 71 South: Kansas City
1483 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight right
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 435 South: Topeka
1 km · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
32.6 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 69
3250 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 69 South: College Boulevard
1028 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 69 South
1.6 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 69 South
1188 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Overland Parkway
104.3 mi · 1 hr 53 min · Overland Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
97 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Atkinson Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · West Atkinson Road
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Turn left onto West 4th Street
1 mi · 2 min · West 4th Street
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Turn right onto North Broadway Street
20 m · 3 sec · North Broadway Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Broadway Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Atchison and Pittsburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Overland Parkway
Merge slight left onto Overland Parkway
104 mi · 01h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Atchison 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 Atchison to Pittsburg?
The road trip is about 167.3 miles (269.3 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?
Louisburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.3 miles from Atchison and 82.1 miles from Pittsburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 150.4 miles (242 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 12:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.29 one way or $44.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Atchison and Partly Sunny near Pittsburg.
Stop Ideas Near Louisburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Louisburg.
Lee's Summit
Union Station
Independence
Lawrence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Atchison and Pittsburg. Straight-line distance: 150.4 mi (242.04 km).
#1 Atchison
City in Kansas, USA
| Population | 10,427 |
| Coordinates | 39.5630500, -95.1216400 |
| Altitude | 248 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pittsburg
City in Crawford County, in southeastern Kansas, United States
| Population | 19,968 |
| Coordinates | 37.4108800, -94.7049600 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Broadway Street (-94.704831, 37.410882)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 269 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $22.29 | $44.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.14 | $50.27 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.51 | $55.01 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.35 | $62.69 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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