How far is Mulvane, KS from Pittsburg, KS?

The driving distance from Mulvane, KS to Pittsburg, KS is about 164.5 miles (264.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 139.4 miles (224.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 46m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
164.45 mi
02h 53m
Flight
139.35 mi
224.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
139.35 mi
Kilometers
224.26 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.45 mi
Kilometers
264.65 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburg
Tue, Apr 14, 1:15 PM CDT
Return by in Mulvane
Tue, Apr 14, 4:08 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mulvane
2026-04-14T10:21
Arrive Pittsburg
Tue, Apr 14, 1:15 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mulvane
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
New Albany
KS

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

From Mulvane
88 mi
01h 26m
To Pittsburg
76.4 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 23 mph SSW
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Prather Street

    36 m · 5 sec · Prather Street

  2. 2

    Continue on North 2nd Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · North 2nd Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Eisenhower Memorial Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Eisenhower Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Southeast Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Southeast Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on South Baltimore Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Baltimore Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on South Southeast Boulevard

    5.1 mi · 8 min · South Southeast Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Turnpike Drive

    1210 ft · 26 sec · Turnpike Drive

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    160 m · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35 North: El Dorado, Kansas City, Kansas Turnpike

    927 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike

    4.5 mi · 4 min · Kansas Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Webb Road

    3276 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on East Kellogg Drive

    2816 ft · 1 min · East Kellogg Drive

  13. 13

    Take the ramp straight toward US 54 East, US 400 East

    1284 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    12.5 mi · 16 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on West 7th Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · West 7th Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    7 mi · 8 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Atomic Veterans Memorial Highway

    61.9 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Atomic Veterans Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway

    48 m · 2 sec · Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway

    70.5 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Turn left

    5.4 mi · 8 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West 4th Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Broadway Street

    20 m · 3 sec · North Broadway Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Broadway Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mulvane 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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
70.6 mi · 43%
Atomic Veterans Memorial Highway
61.9 mi · 38%
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
19.5 mi · 12%
South Southeast Boulevard
5.09 mi · 3%
Kansas Turnpike
4.49 mi · 3%
Southeast Boulevard
2.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway

Exit the roundabout onto Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway

70.5 mi · 01h 22m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.1 mi
139.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Albany
01h 26m from Mulvane
Leave By
12:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mulvane and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pittsburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 164.5 miles (264.7 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?

New Albany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88 miles from Mulvane and 76.4 miles from Pittsburg.

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

The direct path is about 139.4 miles (224.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.87 one way or $43.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mulvane and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pittsburg.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mulvane and Pittsburg. Straight-line distance: 139.35 mi (224.26 km).

Mulvane

#1 Mulvane

City in Kansas, United States of America

Population6,566
Coordinates37.4744600, -97.2439300
Altitude376
CountryUnited States
Pittsburg

#2 Pittsburg

City in Crawford County, in southeastern Kansas, United States

Population19,968
Coordinates37.4108800, -94.7049600
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Start: Prather Street (-97.243965, 37.474431)
End: North Broadway Street (-94.704831, 37.410882)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 265 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.8 gal
21.97 L · about $21.87
Round trip
$43.74
11.6 gal · 43.94 L
Estimated CO2
51.5 kg one way
Round trip: 103.1 kg / 227 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.87 $43.74
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.67 $49.33
Premium $4.65 $26.99 $53.99
Diesel $5.30 $30.76 $61.53

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Mulvane and Pittsburg. The current time is 10:21:46.

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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.