How far is Pittsburg, KS from Park, KS?

The driving distance from Pittsburg, KS to Park, KS is about 405.7 miles (652.9 km), with a travel time of about 07h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 328.4 miles (528.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
405.69 mi
07h 21m
Flight
328.41 mi
528.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
328.41 mi
Kilometers
528.53 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
405.69 mi
Kilometers
652.89 km
Drive Time
07h 21m

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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 07h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Park
Fri, Nov 6, 9:42 PM CST
Return by in Pittsburg
Sat, Nov 7, 5:04 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsburg
2026-11-06T14:20
Arrive Park
Fri, Nov 6, 9:42 PM CST
Route Timing
07h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:22 PM to 2:52 PM CST

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:16 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pittsburg
8:00 PM CST
Overnight-style route

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
Moundridge
KS

City in McPherson County, Kansas, United States of America

From Pittsburg
202.6 mi
03h 40m
To Park
203.1 mi
03h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
42°F
Overnight

Patchy Drizzle

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 12:00 AM CST
Wind
6 mph N
Destination
31°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 4:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.1 km · 2 min · East 7th Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35, KS 96: Kansas Turnpike

    1522 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    10.1 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 135 North, KS 96 West, US 81 North, KS 15 North: Salina, Hutchinson

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    18 mi · 19 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    63.2 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Hays

    1185 ft · 42 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    150.8 mi · 2 hr 31 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 211, Park

    958 ft · 25 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    1 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Continue on Old Highway 40

    850 ft · 29 sec · Old Highway 40

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Main Street

    938 ft · 43 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto 4th Street

    890 ft · 44 sec · 4th Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Cottonwood Street

    78 m · 11 sec · Cottonwood Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cottonwood Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
151 mi · 37%
I 135 North
85.5 mi · 21%
Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
61.6 mi · 15%
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
17.9 mi · 4%
I 35
10.4 mi · 3%
West 4th Street
1.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

151 mi · 02h 31m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
07h 21m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+77.3 mi
328.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moundridge
03h 40m from Pittsburg
Leave By
9:16 PM CST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Patchy Drizzle leaving Pittsburg and Mostly Clear near Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 405.7 miles (652.9 km) and usually takes 07h 21m 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?

Moundridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 202.6 miles from Pittsburg and 203.1 miles from Park.

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

The direct path is about 328.4 miles (528.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 77.3 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST. 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 $54.73 one way or $109.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 127.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Drizzle around Pittsburg and Mostly Clear near Park.

Stop Ideas Near Moundridge

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Moundridge, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Moundridge.

RAIL

Newton

23 mi away
414 North Main St.
RAIL

Hutchinson

39 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburg and Park. Straight-line distance: 328.41 mi (528.53 km).

Pittsburg

#1 Pittsburg

City in Crawford County, in southeastern Kansas, United States

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

#2 Park

City in Gove County, Kansas, United States

Population109
Coordinates39.1125100, -100.3587500
Altitude838
CountryUnited States
Start: Pittsburg (-94.70496, 37.41088)
End: Park (-100.35875, 39.11251)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 653 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.32 gal
54.19 L · about $54.73
Round trip
$109.46
28.64 gal · 108.38 L
Estimated CO2
127.3 kg one way
Round trip: 254.5 kg / 561 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.82 $54.73 $109.46
Mid-grade $4.19 $59.99 $119.97
Premium $4.55 $65.21 $130.43
Diesel $5.92 $84.79 $169.58

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Pittsburg and Park. The current time is 14:20:58.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.