How far is Girard, KS from Pittsburg, KS?
The driving distance from Girard, KS to Pittsburg, KS is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in southeastern Kansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Girard and Pittsburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Girard and Pittsburg.
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Start on East Forest Avenue
131 m · 24 sec · East Forest Avenue
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Turn left onto North Burnett Street
1110 ft · 51 sec · North Burnett Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Saint John Street
839 ft · 17 sec · East Saint John Street
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Continue on East 620th Avenue
7 mi · 8 min · East 620th Avenue
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Turn right
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 Girard 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.
East 620th Avenue
Continue on East 620th Avenue
7.03 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Girard 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 Girard to Pittsburg?
The road trip is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Girard and 8 miles from Pittsburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.11 one way or $4.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Girard and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Pittsburg.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Girard and Pittsburg. Straight-line distance: 10.06 mi (16.19 km).
#1 Girard
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 2,656 |
| Coordinates | 37.5111600, -94.8380200 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| 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: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.11 | $4.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.38 | $4.76 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.61 | $5.21 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.97 | $5.94 |
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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