How far is McCune, KS from Pittsburg, KS?
The driving distance from McCune, KS to Pittsburg, KS is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Unincorporated community in Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McCune and Pittsburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McCune and Pittsburg.
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Start on 5th Street
945 ft · 47 sec · 5th Street
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Turn left onto South 50th Street
4 mi · 6 min · South 50th Street
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Turn straight
17.1 mi · 24 min
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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 McCune and Pittsburg.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn straight
17.1 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving McCune and Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny near Pittsburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McCune to Pittsburg?
The road trip is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Monmouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from McCune and 10.6 miles from Pittsburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.87 one way or $5.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around McCune and Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny near Pittsburg.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McCune and Pittsburg. Straight-line distance: 17.55 mi (28.24 km).
#1 McCune
City in Crawford County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 413 |
| Coordinates | 37.3547800, -95.0166300 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| 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: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $3.82 | $2.87 | $5.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.19 | $3.14 | $6.28 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $3.42 | $6.83 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $4.44 | $8.88 |
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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