How far is Cherokee, KS from Pittsburg, KS?
The driving distance from Cherokee, KS to Pittsburg, KS is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Reno County, Kansas, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cherokee and Pittsburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cherokee and Pittsburg.
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Start on East Magnolia Extension
44 m · 6 sec · East Magnolia Extension
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Continue on East Magnolia Street
1533 ft · 1 min · East Magnolia Street
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Turn left onto South 2nd Street
1135 ft · 50 sec · South 2nd Street
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Continue on South 160th Street
1090 ft · 53 sec · South 160th Street
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Turn left
6 mi · 7 min
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Turn left
5.4 mi · 8 min
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Turn right 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 Cherokee and Pittsburg.
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.
Longest stretch
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5.99 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cherokee 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 Cherokee to Pittsburg?
The road trip is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?
Langdon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from Cherokee and 6.6 miles from Pittsburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.73 one way or $3.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cherokee and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Pittsburg.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cherokee and Pittsburg. Straight-line distance: 7.26 mi (11.68 km).
#1 Cherokee
City in Crawford County, Kansas, USA
| Population | 428 |
| Coordinates | 37.3458900, -94.8088500 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| 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: Pittsburg (-94.70496, 37.41088)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.73 | $3.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.96 | $3.91 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.14 | $4.28 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.44 | $4.88 |
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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