How far is Lansing, KS from Pittsburg, KS?

The driving distance from Lansing, KS to Pittsburg, KS is about 138.4 miles (222.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.4 miles (205.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 29m 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
138.42 mi
02h 14m
Flight
127.41 mi
205.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.41 mi
Kilometers
205.05 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.42 mi
Kilometers
222.77 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburg
Wed, May 13, 5:49 PM CDT
Return by in Lansing
Wed, May 13, 8:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lansing
2026-05-13T15:34
Arrive Pittsburg
Wed, May 13, 5:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lansing
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
Linn Valley
KS

Human settlement in Linn County, Kansas, United States of America

From Lansing
69.8 mi
01h 07m
To Pittsburg
68.6 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph N
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    11.1 mi · 14 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the exit right toward I 70 East, US 24 East, US 40 East

    2724 ft · 1 min

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Kansas Turnpike

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 435 South

    1.1 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    13.9 mi · 15 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 69

    3250 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 69 South: College Boulevard

    1028 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 69 South

    1.6 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 69 South

    1188 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Overland Parkway

    104.3 mi · 1 hr 53 min · Overland Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    97 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto West Atkinson Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · West Atkinson Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West 4th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West 4th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Broadway Street

    20 m · 3 sec · North Broadway Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Broadway Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lansing 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
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Overland Parkway
104 mi · 75%
I 435 South
14.5 mi · 10%
South Main Street
11.1 mi · 8%
Kansas Turnpike
3.53 mi · 3%
West Atkinson Road
2.29 mi · 2%
US 69 South
1.41 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Overland Parkway

Merge slight left onto Overland Parkway

104 mi · 01h 53m

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
02h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
127.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Linn Valley
01h 07m from Lansing
Leave By
2:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lansing and Sunny near Pittsburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 138.4 miles (222.8 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?

Linn Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.8 miles from Lansing and 68.6 miles from Pittsburg.

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

The direct path is about 127.4 miles (205.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 2:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.40 one way or $36.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lansing and Sunny near Pittsburg.

Stop Ideas Near Linn Valley

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Linn Valley, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Linn Valley.

RAIL

Lee's Summit

66 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Union Station

80 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Lawrence

80 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Independence

83 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lansing and Pittsburg. Straight-line distance: 127.41 mi (205.05 km).

Lansing

#1 Lansing

City in Leavenworth County, Kansas

Population11,954
Coordinates39.2486100, -94.9002400
Altitude258
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 Main Street (-94.900141, 39.248609)
End: North Broadway Street (-94.704831, 37.410882)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 223 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.88 gal
18.49 L · about $18.40
Round trip
$36.80
9.76 gal · 36.98 L
Estimated CO2
43.4 kg one way
Round trip: 86.7 kg / 191 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.40 $36.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.75 $41.51
Premium $4.65 $22.71 $45.42
Diesel $5.30 $25.88 $51.77

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Lansing and Pittsburg. The current time is 15:34:27.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.