How far is Franklin, KS from Pittsburg, KS?
The driving distance from Franklin, KS to Pittsburg, KS is about 9.4 miles (15.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8 miles (12.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m 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 Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and Pittsburg.
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Start on West 3rd Street
74 m · 13 sec · West 3rd Street
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Turn right onto South Broadway Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South Broadway Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East 620th Avenue
140 m · 11 sec · East 620th Avenue
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Turn left
5 mi · 6 min
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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 Franklin 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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5.02 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.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Franklin 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 Franklin to Pittsburg?
The road trip is about 9.4 miles (15.2 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?
Frontenac is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.7 miles from Franklin and 4.7 miles from Pittsburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8 miles (12.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 8:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.24 one way or $2.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Franklin and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Pittsburg.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Pittsburg. Straight-line distance: 7.98 mi (12.85 km).
#1 Franklin
Unincorporated community in southeastern Kansas, USA
| Population | 296 |
| Coordinates | 37.5264400, -94.7058000 |
| Altitude | 301 |
| 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: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.24 | $2.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.40 | $2.81 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.54 | $3.07 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.75 | $3.50 |
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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