How far is Mulberry, KS from Pittsburg, KS?

The driving distance from Mulberry, KS to Pittsburg, KS is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.22 mi
00h 27m
Flight
11.07 mi
17.82 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.07 mi
Kilometers
17.82 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.22 mi
Kilometers
26.1 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburg
Tue, Nov 10, 5:47 PM CST
Return by in Mulberry
Tue, Nov 10, 6:14 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mulberry
2026-11-10T17:20
Arrive Pittsburg
Tue, Nov 10, 5:47 PM CST
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM CST

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

Leave by
7:36 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Mulberry
10:00 PM CST
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
Franklin
KS

Unincorporated community in southeastern Kansas, USA

From Mulberry
8.1 mi
00h 13m
To Pittsburg
8.1 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 2:00 AM CST
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
71°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM CST
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    37 m · 15 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Alfred Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Alfred Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East 650th Avenue

    1.5 mi · 4 min · East 650th Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on East Croweburg Road

    1665 ft · 46 sec · East Croweburg Road

  5. 5

    Continue on East 650th Avenue

    2 mi · 5 min · East 650th Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left

    8.2 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    97 m · 9 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto West Atkinson Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · West Atkinson Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West 4th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West 4th Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Broadway Street

    20 m · 3 sec · North Broadway Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Broadway Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mulberry 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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East 650th Avenue
3.55 mi · 22%
West Atkinson Road
2.29 mi · 14%
West 4th Street
1.05 mi · 6%
West Alfred Street
0.75 mi · 5%
East Croweburg Road
0.32 mi · 2%
North Broadway Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

8.23 mi · 00h 10m

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 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
11.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franklin
00h 13m from Mulberry
Leave By
7:36 PM CST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Mulberry and Sunny near Pittsburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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 8.1 miles from Mulberry and 8.1 miles from Pittsburg.

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

The direct path is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:36 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.13 one way or $4.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Mulberry and Sunny near Pittsburg.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mulberry and Pittsburg. Straight-line distance: 11.07 mi (17.82 km).

Mulberry

#1 Mulberry

City in Crawford County, Kansasa.

Population25
Coordinates37.5569900, -94.6219000
Altitude277
CountryUnited States
Pittsburg

#2 Pittsburg

City in Crawford County, in southeastern Kansas, United States

Population19,968
Coordinates37.4108800, -94.7049600
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Start: Mulberry (-94.6219, 37.55699)
End: Pittsburg (-94.70496, 37.41088)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.57 gal
2.17 L · about $2.13
Round trip
$4.25
1.14 gal · 4.34 L
Estimated CO2
5.1 kg one way
Round trip: 10.1 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.73 $2.13 $4.25
Mid-grade $4.10 $2.34 $4.68
Premium $4.46 $2.54 $5.09
Diesel $5.79 $3.30 $6.60

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 · Nov 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Mulberry and Pittsburg. The current time is 17:20:43.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.