How far is Colby, KS from Pittsburg, KS?
The driving distance from Colby, KS to Pittsburg, KS is about 450.9 miles (725.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 369.9 miles (595.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 06h 53m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Township in McPherson County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Colby and Pittsburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colby and Pittsburg.
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Start on West 3rd Street
668 ft · 35 sec · West 3rd Street
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Turn left onto North Range Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · North Range Avenue
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Turn left
1241 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
196.3 mi · 3 hr 16 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 135 South, US 81 South: Wichita
2112 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
63 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
4.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 196: Whitewater, El Dorado
1369 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto KS 196/Southeast 72nd Street
9.6 mi · 11 min · KS 196/Southeast 72nd Street
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Continue on KS 196/Northwest 90th Street
18.9 mi · 22 min · KS 196/Northwest 90th Street
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Continue on Northwest State Road 196
135 m · 14 sec · Northwest State Road 196
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Take the ramp left
1429 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southwest 20th Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Southwest 20th Street
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Continue on West Central Avenue
2.3 mi · 5 min · West Central Avenue
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Turn right onto South Denver Street
2328 ft · 1 min · South Denver Street
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Turn left onto West Kansas Avenue
1974 ft · 56 sec · West Kansas Avenue
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Turn right onto South Main Street
9.2 mi · 11 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Southeast 100th Street
1421 ft · 24 sec · Southeast 100th Street
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Turn left onto Atomic Veterans Memorial Highway
61.1 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Atomic Veterans Memorial Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
48 m · 2 sec · Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
70.5 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
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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 Colby and Pittsburg.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
196 mi · 03h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Colby and 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 Colby to Pittsburg?
The road trip is about 450.9 miles (725.7 km) and usually takes 06h 53m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
New Gottland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 224.7 miles from Colby and 226.2 miles from Pittsburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 369.9 miles (595.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 81 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $60.00 one way or $119.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 141.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Colby and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pittsburg.
Stop Ideas Near New Gottland
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 New Gottland.
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Hutchinson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colby and Pittsburg. Straight-line distance: 369.93 mi (595.34 km).
#1 Colby
City in Thomas County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 5,315 |
| Coordinates | 39.3958400, -101.0523800 |
| Altitude | 963 |
| 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: 726 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 37m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $60.00 | $119.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $67.67 | $135.33 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $74.05 | $148.09 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $84.39 | $168.77 |
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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