How far is Pittsburg, KS from Salem, KS?
The driving distance from Pittsburg, KS to Salem, KS is about 367.9 miles (592 km), with a travel time of about 07h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 265.5 miles (427.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 18m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 09m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Human settlement in United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Drizzle
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pittsburg and Salem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburg and Salem.
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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
1 mi · 2 min · West 4th Street
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Turn left
5.3 mi · 8 min
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Turn right
70.5 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
52 m · 2 sec · Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
61.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
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Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
7.3 mi · 9 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on East 7th Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · East 7th Avenue
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Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
10.6 mi · 13 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35, KS 96: Kansas Turnpike
1522 ft · 37 sec
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Continue straight
10.1 mi · 12 min
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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
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Continue straight
18 mi · 19 min
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
97.1 mi · 1 hr 38 min
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Take the exit slight right
1865 ft · 57 sec
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Turn left onto Deer Road
8.2 mi · 9 min · Deer Road
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Continue on Dove Road
3.3 mi · 4 min · Dove Road
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Continue on Elk Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Elk Road
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Continue on Fox Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Fox Road
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Continue on Gold Road
36.8 mi · 45 min · Gold Road
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Turn right
19.2 mi · 22 min
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Continue straight
6.3 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto 100 Road
1.5 mi · 6 min · 100 Road
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Turn slight right
2 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto 20 Road
2927 ft · 2 min · 20 Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 20 Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsburg and Salem.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 135 North
Continue straight
97.1 mi · 01h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Drizzle leaving Pittsburg and Partly Sunny near Salem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pittsburg to Salem?
The road trip is about 367.9 miles (592 km) and usually takes 07h 09m 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?
Putnam is a useful midpoint, sitting about 183.7 miles from Pittsburg and 184.1 miles from Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 265.5 miles (427.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 102.4 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 $49.61 one way or $99.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Drizzle around Pittsburg and Partly Sunny near Salem.
Stop Ideas Near Putnam
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Putnam.
Newton
Hutchinson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburg and Salem. Straight-line distance: 265.49 mi (427.27 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 Salem
City (possibly historical)
| Population | 305 |
| Coordinates | 39.8716800, -98.4845000 |
| Altitude | 543 |
| Country | United States |
End: Salem (-98.4845, 39.87168)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 592 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 35m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.82 | $49.61 | $99.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.19 | $54.37 | $108.75 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $59.11 | $118.22 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $76.85 | $153.71 |
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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