How far is Pittsburg, KS from Arkansas City, KS?
The driving distance from Pittsburg, KS to Arkansas City, KS is about 153.2 miles (246.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130.6 miles (210.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pittsburg and Arkansas City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburg and Arkansas City.
-
1
Start on North Broadway Street
20 m · 10 sec · North Broadway Street
-
2
Turn left onto West 4th Street
1 mi · 2 min · West 4th Street
-
3
Turn left
5.3 mi · 8 min
-
4
Turn right
46.6 mi · 55 min
-
5
Take the exit slight right toward US 169 South
1885 ft · 51 sec
-
6
Turn slight right
736 ft · 20 sec
-
7
Merge slight left
9.4 mi · 11 min
-
8
Turn slight right
1081 ft · 41 sec
-
9
Turn right
9.9 mi · 16 min
-
10
Turn left
15.8 mi · 18 min
-
11
Take the exit slight right
2656 ft · 49 sec
-
12
Continue straight
62.2 mi · 1 hr 13 min
-
13
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Walnut Valley Green Way
103 m · 5 sec · Walnut Valley Green Way
-
14
Exit the roundabout onto Walnut Valley Green Way
1 mi · 1 min · Walnut Valley Green Way
-
15
Turn right onto East Chestnut Avenue
2157 ft · 1 min · East Chestnut Avenue
-
16
Turn left onto North C Street
135 m · 14 sec · North C Street
-
17
Turn right onto East Central Avenue
908 ft · 30 sec · East Central Avenue
-
18
Turn left
37 m · 9 sec
-
19
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsburg and Arkansas City.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
US 169 South
Continue straight
62.2 mi · 01h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pittsburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Arkansas City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pittsburg to Arkansas City?
The road trip is about 153.2 miles (246.5 km) and usually takes 03h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bolton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.4 miles from Pittsburg and 76.7 miles from Arkansas City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130.6 miles (210.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.36 one way or $40.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Pittsburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Arkansas City.
Stop Ideas Near Bolton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bolton.
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburg and Arkansas City. Straight-line distance: 130.6 mi (210.18 km).
#1 Pittsburg
City in Crawford County, in southeastern Kansas, United States
| Population | 19,968 |
| Coordinates | 37.4108800, -94.7049600 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Arkansas City
City in Cowley County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 11,669 |
| Coordinates | 37.0619700, -97.0383700 |
| Altitude | 341 |
| Country | United States |
End: Arkansas City (-97.03837, 37.06197)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 246 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $20.36 | $40.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.97 | $45.93 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.13 | $50.26 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.64 | $57.28 |
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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.