How far is Pittsburg, KS from Monmouth, KS?

The driving distance from Pittsburg, KS to Monmouth, KS is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.82 mi
00h 27m
Flight
13.15 mi
21.17 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.15 mi
Kilometers
21.17 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.82 mi
Kilometers
31.9 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monmouth
Wed, Apr 29, 5:04 PM CDT
Return by in Pittsburg
Wed, Apr 29, 5:31 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsburg
2026-04-29T16:36
Arrive Monmouth
Wed, Apr 29, 5:04 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:34 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
Cherokee
KS

City in Crawford County, Kansas, USA

From Pittsburg
10.6 mi
00h 13m
To Monmouth
9.3 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph N
Destination
47°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    13 mi · 16 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South 90th Street

    1.6 mi · 6 min · South 90th Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East 516th Avenue

    1026 ft · 45 sec · East 516th Avenue

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 516th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
7 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South 90th Street
1.59 mi · 8%
West 4th Street
1.04 mi · 5%
East 516th Avenue
0.19 mi · 1%
North Broadway Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

13 mi · 00h 16m

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 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
13.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cherokee
00h 13m from Pittsburg
Leave By
7:34 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Pittsburg and Partly Cloudy near Monmouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

Cherokee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Pittsburg and 9.3 miles from Monmouth.

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

The direct path is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.64 one way or $5.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Pittsburg and Partly Cloudy near Monmouth.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburg and Monmouth. Straight-line distance: 13.15 mi (21.17 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 Monmouth

Unincorporated community in Kansas, United States

Population3,109
Coordinates37.3631100, -94.9369100
Altitude267
CountryUnited States
Start: North Broadway Street (-94.704831, 37.410882)
End: South 93rd Street (-94.936877, 37.363123)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.7 gal
2.65 L · about $2.64
Round trip
$5.28
1.4 gal · 5.3 L
Estimated CO2
6.2 kg one way
Round trip: 12.4 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.64 $5.28
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.98 $5.95
Premium $4.65 $3.26 $6.52
Diesel $5.30 $3.71 $7.43

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Pittsburg and Monmouth. The current time is 16:36:18.

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.