How far is Chanute, KS from Pittsburg, KS?

The driving distance from Chanute, KS to Pittsburg, KS is about 69.8 miles (112.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.2 miles (72.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m 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
69.79 mi
01h 18m
Flight
45.19 mi
72.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.19 mi
Kilometers
72.72 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.79 mi
Kilometers
112.32 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburg
Thu, Apr 16, 8:26 AM CDT
Return by in Chanute
Thu, Apr 16, 9:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chanute
2026-04-16T07:07
Arrive Pittsburg
Thu, Apr 16, 8:26 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chanute
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
Parsons
KS

City in Labette County, Kansas, USA

From Chanute
39.6 mi
00h 39m
To Pittsburg
30.1 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Steuben Avenue

    918 ft · 45 sec · South Steuben Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Plummer Avenue

    2522 ft · 55 sec · North Plummer Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Cherry Street

    2701 ft · 60 sec · West Cherry Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward US 169 South

    1043 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    24.2 mi · 29 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit left toward US 400 East

    1732 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    46.2 mi · 54 min

  9. 9

    Turn left

    5.4 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West 4th Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Broadway Street

    20 m · 3 sec · North Broadway Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Broadway Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chanute 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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 400 East
46.6 mi · 67%
US 169 South
24.4 mi · 35%
West 4th Street
1.04 mi · 1%
West Main Street
0.75 mi · 1%
West Cherry Street
0.51 mi · 1%
North Plummer Avenue
0.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 400 East

Merge slight left

46.2 mi · 00h 54m

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
01h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.6 mi
45.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Parsons
00h 39m from Chanute
Leave By
3:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Chanute and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pittsburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 69.8 miles (112.3 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Parsons is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.6 miles from Chanute and 30.1 miles from Pittsburg.

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

The direct path is about 45.2 miles (72.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 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 3:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.28 one way or $18.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Chanute and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pittsburg.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chanute and Pittsburg. Straight-line distance: 45.19 mi (72.72 km).

Chanute

#1 Chanute

City in Neosho County, Kansas, United States of America

Population8,991
Coordinates37.6792100, -95.4572000
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Pittsburg

#2 Pittsburg

City in Crawford County, in southeastern Kansas, United States

Population19,968
Coordinates37.4108800, -94.7049600
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Start: South Steuben Avenue (-95.457168, 37.67921)
End: North Broadway Street (-94.704831, 37.410882)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.46 gal
9.32 L · about $9.28
Round trip
$18.55
4.92 gal · 18.64 L
Estimated CO2
21.9 kg one way
Round trip: 43.7 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.28 $18.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.46 $20.92
Premium $4.65 $11.45 $22.90
Diesel $5.30 $13.05 $26.10

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Chanute and Pittsburg. The current time is 07:07:36.

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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.