How far is Parsons, KS from Pittsburg, KS?

The driving distance from Parsons, KS to Pittsburg, KS is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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
35.69 mi
00h 40m
Flight
30.92 mi
49.76 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.92 mi
Kilometers
49.76 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.69 mi
Kilometers
57.43 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburg
Tue, May 5, 4:15 PM CDT
Return by in Parsons
Tue, May 5, 4:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parsons
2026-05-05T15:34
Arrive Pittsburg
Tue, May 5, 4:15 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Parsons
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
Monmouth
KS

Unincorporated community in Kansas, United States

From Parsons
18.5 mi
00h 20m
To Pittsburg
17.2 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph ESE
Destination
70°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on 24000 Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · 24000 Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 24000 Road

    26.2 mi · 31 min · 24000 Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    5.4 mi · 8 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West 4th Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Broadway Street

    20 m · 3 sec · North Broadway Street

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Broadway Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
7 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
24000 Road
29 mi · 81%
Main Street
1.66 mi · 5%
West 4th Street
1.04 mi · 3%
North Broadway Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

24000 Road

At the end of the road, turn right onto 24000 Road

26.2 mi · 00h 31m

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 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
30.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monmouth
00h 20m from Parsons
Leave By
7:08 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Parsons and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Pittsburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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 18.5 miles from Parsons and 17.2 miles from Pittsburg.

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

The direct path is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.75 one way or $9.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parsons and Pittsburg. Straight-line distance: 30.92 mi (49.76 km).

Parsons

#1 Parsons

City in Labette County, Kansas, USA

Population9,463
Coordinates37.3403400, -95.2610800
Altitude275
CountryUnited States
Pittsburg

#2 Pittsburg

City in Crawford County, in southeastern Kansas, United States

Population19,968
Coordinates37.4108800, -94.7049600
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-95.261078, 37.340489)
End: North Broadway Street (-94.704831, 37.410882)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.26 gal
4.77 L · about $4.75
Round trip
$9.50
2.52 gal · 9.54 L
Estimated CO2
11.2 kg one way
Round trip: 22.4 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.75 $9.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.36 $10.72
Premium $4.65 $5.86 $11.73
Diesel $5.30 $6.68 $13.37

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Parsons and Pittsburg. The current time is 15:34:39.

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.