How far is Pittsburg, KS from Elkhart, KS?
The driving distance from Pittsburg, KS to Elkhart, KS is about 438.8 miles (706.2 km), with a travel time of about 08h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 396.2 miles (637.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 48m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Human settlement in Kingman County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pittsburg and Elkhart.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburg and Elkhart.
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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 mi · 2 min · West 4th Street
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Turn left
5.3 mi · 8 min
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Turn right
70.5 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
52 m · 2 sec · Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
61.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
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Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
7.3 mi · 9 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on East 7th Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · East 7th Avenue
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Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
61.2 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on D Avenue
2.4 mi · 5 min · D Avenue
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Continue on Cannonball Stageline
31.5 mi · 35 min · Cannonball Stageline
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Continue on East 1st Street
3.1 mi · 7 min · East 1st Street
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Continue on Cannonball Stageline
28.7 mi · 33 min · Cannonball Stageline
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Continue on East Kansas Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · East Kansas Avenue
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Continue on The Yellow Brick Road
8.3 mi · 10 min · The Yellow Brick Road
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Keep slight right
33.7 mi · 41 min
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Turn left
3.5 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right
833 ft · 11 sec
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Turn straight
85.9 mi · 1 hr 45 min
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Turn right onto West 11th Street
7.6 mi · 9 min · West 11th Street
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Continue straight
24.5 mi · 29 min
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Turn right onto North Street
1863 ft · 57 sec · North Street
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Turn left onto Rankin Road
898 ft · 39 sec · Rankin Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rankin Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsburg and Elkhart.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Longest stretch
Turn straight
85.9 mi · 01h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Pittsburg and Sunny near Elkhart.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pittsburg to Elkhart?
The road trip is about 438.8 miles (706.2 km) and usually takes 08h 48m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Penalosa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 219 miles from Pittsburg and 219.8 miles from Elkhart.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 396.2 miles (637.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.6 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $58.41 one way or $116.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 137.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pittsburg and Sunny near Elkhart.
Stop Ideas Near Penalosa
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 Penalosa.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburg and Elkhart. Straight-line distance: 396.27 mi (637.73 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 Elkhart
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 1,727 |
| Coordinates | 37.0080800, -101.8901700 |
| Altitude | 1094 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elkhart (-101.89017, 37.00808)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 706 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 28m |
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 | $58.41 | $116.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $65.88 | $131.76 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $72.09 | $144.18 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $82.16 | $164.32 |
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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