How far is Pittsburg, KS from Attica, KS?

The driving distance from Pittsburg, KS to Attica, KS is about 229.6 miles (369.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 193.9 miles (312 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
229.6 mi
05h 00m
Flight
193.84 mi
311.95 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
193.84 mi
Kilometers
311.95 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
229.6 mi
Kilometers
369.51 km
Drive Time
05h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Attica
Sat, Apr 11, 11:37 PM CDT
Return by in Pittsburg
Sun, Apr 12, 4:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsburg
2026-04-11T18:37
Arrive Attica
Sat, Apr 11, 11:37 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:00 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pittsburg
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Severy
KS

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

From Pittsburg
114.6 mi
02h 30m
To Attica
115 mi
02h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph S
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 18 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Broadway Street

    20 m · 10 sec · North Broadway Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 4th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    5.3 mi · 8 min

  4. 4

    Turn right

    70.5 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  5. 5

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

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

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway

    61.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    7.3 mi · 9 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on East 7th Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · East 7th Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    22.7 mi · 28 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 235 South

    953 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 42

    1487 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Southwest Boulevard

    2633 ft · 55 sec · West Southwest Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on West Cessna Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Cessna Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on West Southwest Boulevard

    7.2 mi · 9 min · West Southwest Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 42

    17.3 mi · 31 min · State Highway 42

  17. 17

    Turn left

    17.7 mi · 31 min

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East 14th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East 14th Street

  19. 19

    Turn left

    3 mi · 5 min

  20. 20

    Turn right

    10.4 mi · 16 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    35 m · 3 sec · North Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
61.6 mi · 27%
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
30 mi · 13%
State Highway 42
17.3 mi · 8%
West Southwest Boulevard
7.67 mi · 3%
I 235 South
1.79 mi · 1%
West Cessna Boulevard
1.12 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

70.5 mi · 01h 22m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.7 mi
193.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Severy
02h 30m from Pittsburg
Leave By
7:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pittsburg and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Attica.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 229.6 miles (369.5 km) and usually takes 05h 00m 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?

Severy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.6 miles from Pittsburg and 115 miles from Attica.

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

The direct path is about 193.9 miles (312 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.7 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 7:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.55 one way or $61.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Pittsburg and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Attica.

Stop Ideas Near Severy

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Severy, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Severy.

RAIL

Newton

109 mi away
414 North Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburg and Attica. Straight-line distance: 193.84 mi (311.95 km).

Pittsburg

#1 Pittsburg

City in Crawford County, in southeastern Kansas, United States

Population19,968
Coordinates37.4108800, -94.7049600
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Attica

#2 Attica

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

Population547
Coordinates37.2414100, -98.2267400
Altitude443
CountryUnited States
Start: Pittsburg (-94.70496, 37.41088)
End: Attica (-98.22674, 37.24141)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 370 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.1 gal
30.67 L · about $30.55
Round trip
$61.09
16.2 gal · 61.34 L
Estimated CO2
72 kg one way
Round trip: 144 kg / 317 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.55 $61.09
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.45 $68.90
Premium $4.65 $37.70 $75.39
Diesel $5.30 $42.96 $85.92

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Pittsburg and Attica. The current time is 18:37:35.

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.