How far is Pittsburg, KS from Mulvane, KS?

The driving distance from Pittsburg, KS to Mulvane, KS is about 173.5 miles (279.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 139.4 miles (224.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
173.57 mi
03h 35m
Flight
139.35 mi
224.26 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
139.35 mi
Kilometers
224.26 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.57 mi
Kilometers
279.34 km
Drive Time
03h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mulvane
Tue, Apr 14, 5:50 PM CDT
Return by in Pittsburg
Tue, Apr 14, 9:26 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsburg
2026-04-14T14:14
Arrive Mulvane
Tue, Apr 14, 5:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pittsburg
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
New Albany
KS

Human settlement in Wilson County, Kansas, United States of America

From Pittsburg
86.7 mi
01h 47m
To Mulvane
86.9 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 20 mph S
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 23 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    70.5 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway

    52 m · 2 sec · Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway

    61.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    7.3 mi · 9 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on East 7th Avenue

    1055 ft · 40 sec · East 7th Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Walnut Street

    11.3 mi · 14 min · Walnut Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East 1st Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East 1st Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Southwest 210th Street

    6 mi · 11 min · Southwest 210th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Southwest Butler Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Southwest Butler Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Southwest 240th Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Southwest 240th Street

  14. 14

    Continue on East 119th Street South

    4.8 mi · 8 min · East 119th Street South

  15. 15

    Continue on East Main Street

    1251 ft · 27 sec · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Prather Street

    36 m · 5 sec · Prather Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Prather Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
61.6 mi · 35%
Walnut Street
11.3 mi · 7%
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
7.3 mi · 4%
Southwest 210th Street
5.97 mi · 3%
East 119th Street South
4.76 mi · 3%
Southwest Butler Road
3.02 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

70.5 mi · 01h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.1 mi
139.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Albany
01h 47m from Pittsburg
Leave By
9:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pittsburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mulvane.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 173.5 miles (279.3 km) and usually takes 03h 35m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

New Albany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.7 miles from Pittsburg and 86.9 miles from Mulvane.

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

The direct path is about 139.4 miles (224.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.1 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.12 one way or $46.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Pittsburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mulvane.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburg and Mulvane. Straight-line distance: 139.35 mi (224.26 km).

Pittsburg

#1 Pittsburg

City in Crawford County, in southeastern Kansas, United States

Population19,968
Coordinates37.4108800, -94.7049600
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Mulvane

#2 Mulvane

City in Kansas, United States of America

Population6,566
Coordinates37.4744600, -97.2439300
Altitude376
CountryUnited States
Start: Pittsburg (-94.70496, 37.41088)
End: Mulvane (-97.24393, 37.47446)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 279 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.13 gal
23.19 L · about $23.12
Round trip
$46.23
12.26 gal · 46.38 L
Estimated CO2
54.5 kg one way
Round trip: 109 kg / 240 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.12 $46.23
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.07 $52.14
Premium $4.65 $28.53 $57.06
Diesel $5.30 $32.51 $65.03

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Pittsburg and Mulvane. The current time is 14:14:28.

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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.