How far is Pittsburg, KS from Franklin, KS?

The driving distance from Pittsburg, KS to Franklin, KS is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8 miles (12.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.34 mi
00h 14m
Flight
7.98 mi
12.85 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.98 mi
Kilometers
12.85 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.34 mi
Kilometers
13.42 km
Drive Time
00h 14m

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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 00h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franklin
Wed, Apr 15, 5:00 PM CDT
Return by in Pittsburg
Wed, Apr 15, 5:15 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsburg
2026-04-15T16:46
Arrive Franklin
Wed, Apr 15, 5:00 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:14 AM to 7:14 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Pittsburg
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
Frontenac
KS

City in Kansas, United States

From Pittsburg
4.7 mi
00h 07m
To Franklin
3.6 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 21 mph S
Destination
76°F
This Afternoon

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 PM CDT
Wind
20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Broadway Street

    20 m · 10 sec · North Broadway Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 4th Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto US 69 North, US 160 East

    96 m · 14 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Parkview Drive

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Parkview Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East 620th Avenue

    140 m · 15 sec · East 620th Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Broadway Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Broadway Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West 3rd Street

    74 m · 11 sec · West 3rd Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
9 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
108.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Parkview Drive
5.05 mi · 61%
US 69 North
2.33 mi · 28%
West 4th Street
0.99 mi · 12%
South Broadway Street
0.89 mi · 11%
East 620th Avenue
0.09 mi · 1%
West 3rd Street
0.05 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Parkview Drive

Turn left onto Parkview Drive

5.05 mi · 00h 07m

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 14m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.3 mi
8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Frontenac
00h 07m from Pittsburg
Leave By
8:02 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Pittsburg and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Franklin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?

Frontenac is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.7 miles from Pittsburg and 3.6 miles from Franklin.

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

The direct path is about 8 miles (12.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.3 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 8:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.09 one way or $2.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Pittsburg and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Franklin.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburg and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 7.98 mi (12.85 km).

Pittsburg

#1 Pittsburg

City in Crawford County, in southeastern Kansas, United States

Population19,968
Coordinates37.4108800, -94.7049600
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
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#2 Franklin

Unincorporated community in southeastern Kansas, USA

Population296
Coordinates37.5264400, -94.7058000
Altitude301
CountryUnited States
Start: North Broadway Street (-94.704831, 37.410882)
End: West 3rd Street (-94.705794, 37.526022)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 13 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.29 gal
1.11 L · about $1.09
Round trip
$2.19
0.58 gal · 2.22 L
Estimated CO2
2.6 kg one way
Round trip: 5.2 kg / 11 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.09 $2.19
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.23 $2.47
Premium $4.65 $1.35 $2.70
Diesel $5.30 $1.54 $3.08

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Pittsburg and Franklin. The current time is 16:46:44.

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.