How far is Monmouth, KS from Pittsburg, KS?

The driving distance from Monmouth, KS to Pittsburg, KS is about 21.1 miles (34 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.13 mi
00h 32m
Flight
13.15 mi
21.17 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.15 mi
Kilometers
21.17 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.13 mi
Kilometers
34.01 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburg
Wed, Apr 29, 3:45 PM CDT
Return by in Monmouth
Wed, Apr 29, 4:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monmouth
2026-04-29T15:12
Arrive Pittsburg
Wed, Apr 29, 3:45 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Monmouth
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Cherokee
KS

City in Crawford County, Kansas, USA

From Monmouth
10.6 mi
00h 16m
To Pittsburg
10.6 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph N
Destination
45°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 516th Avenue

    3 m · 3 sec · East 516th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 93rd Street

    156 m · 25 sec · South 93rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East 515th Avenue

    882 ft · 39 sec · East 515th Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on East 515th Avenue

    61 m · 9 sec · East 515th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto South 90th Street

    1.5 mi · 6 min · South 90th Street

  6. 6

    Turn left

    12.9 mi · 16 min

  7. 7

    Turn left

    5.4 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West 4th Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Broadway Street

    20 m · 3 sec · North Broadway Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Broadway Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Monmouth and Pittsburg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
10 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South 90th Street
1.48 mi · 7%
West 4th Street
1.04 mi · 5%
East 515th Avenue
0.21 mi · 1%
South 93rd Street
0.1 mi
North Broadway Street
0.01 mi
East 516th Avenue
0 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

12.9 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
13.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cherokee
00h 16m from Monmouth
Leave By
7:24 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Monmouth and Partly Cloudy near Pittsburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 21.1 miles (34 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?

Cherokee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Monmouth and 10.6 miles from Pittsburg.

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

The direct path is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 7:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.79 one way or $5.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Monmouth and Partly Cloudy near Pittsburg.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monmouth and Pittsburg. Straight-line distance: 13.15 mi (21.17 km).

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#1 Monmouth

Unincorporated community in Kansas, United States

Population3,109
Coordinates37.3631100, -94.9369100
Altitude267
CountryUnited States
Pittsburg

#2 Pittsburg

City in Crawford County, in southeastern Kansas, United States

Population19,968
Coordinates37.4108800, -94.7049600
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Start: Monmouth (-94.93691, 37.36311)
End: Pittsburg (-94.70496, 37.41088)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.74 gal
2.82 L · about $2.79
Round trip
$5.58
1.48 gal · 5.64 L
Estimated CO2
6.6 kg one way
Round trip: 13.2 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.79 $5.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.15 $6.29
Premium $4.65 $3.44 $6.89
Diesel $5.30 $3.92 $7.85

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 · Apr 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Monmouth and Pittsburg. The current time is 15:12:56.

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.