How far is Pittsburg, KS from De Soto, KS?
The driving distance from Pittsburg, KS to De Soto, KS is about 125.3 miles (201.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.3 miles (175.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 44m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Linn County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pittsburg and De Soto.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburg and De Soto.
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Start on North Broadway Street
20 m · 10 sec · North Broadway Street
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Turn left onto West 4th Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West 4th Street
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Turn slight right onto US 69 North, US 160 East
96 m · 14 sec
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Merge slight left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Parkview Drive
57.5 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Parkview Drive
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Continue straight
48.2 mi · 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 435 West, US 50 West
1391 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left
1.1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 435 West, US 50 West
149 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 10 West: Lawrence
2106 ft · 28 sec
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Continue straight
10.2 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Kill Creek Road
1041 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto Kill Creek Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Kill Creek Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West 83rd Street
732 ft · 15 sec · West 83rd Street
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Continue on Lexington Avenue
125 m · 9 sec · Lexington Avenue
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Turn right onto West 83rd Street
1552 ft · 1 min · West 83rd Street
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Turn right onto East Wyandotte Street
145 m · 19 sec · East Wyandotte Street
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Turn left onto West 82nd Street
987 ft · 43 sec · West 82nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 82nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsburg and De Soto.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Parkview Drive
Turn left onto Parkview Drive
57.5 mi · 01h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pittsburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near De Soto.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pittsburg to De Soto?
The road trip is about 125.3 miles (201.7 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?
La Cygne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.8 miles from Pittsburg and 62.6 miles from De Soto.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109.3 miles (175.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 1:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.18 one way or $36.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Pittsburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near De Soto.
Stop Ideas Near La Cygne
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 La Cygne.
Lee's Summit
Lawrence
Union Station
Independence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburg and De Soto. Straight-line distance: 109.3 mi (175.9 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 De Soto
City in Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 6,648 |
| Coordinates | 38.9791700, -94.9685800 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
End: De Soto (-94.96858, 38.97917)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 202 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $18.18 | $36.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.50 | $41.00 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.43 | $44.86 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.57 | $51.13 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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