How far is Pittsburg, KS from McCune, KS?
The driving distance from Pittsburg, KS to McCune, KS is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pittsburg and McCune.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburg and McCune.
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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
3.1 mi · 5 min · West 4th Street
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Continue on State Highway 126
18 mi · 25 min · State Highway 126
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Turn right onto 5th Street
945 ft · 41 sec · 5th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsburg and McCune.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
State Highway 126
Continue on State Highway 126
18 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Pittsburg and Mostly Sunny near McCune.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pittsburg to McCune?
The road trip is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Monmouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Pittsburg and 12.6 miles from McCune.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.13 one way or $6.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny around Pittsburg and Mostly Sunny near McCune.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburg and McCune. Straight-line distance: 17.55 mi (28.24 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 McCune
City in Crawford County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 413 |
| Coordinates | 37.3547800, -95.0166300 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| Country | United States |
End: 5th Street (-95.016633, 37.354582)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.82 | $3.13 | $6.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.19 | $3.43 | $6.87 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $3.73 | $7.47 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $4.86 | $9.71 |
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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