How far is Pittsburg, KS from Walnut, KS?

The driving distance from Pittsburg, KS to Walnut, KS is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.62 mi
00h 50m
Flight
24.32 mi
39.14 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.32 mi
Kilometers
39.14 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.62 mi
Kilometers
55.71 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Walnut
Fri, Nov 6, 3:32 PM CST
Return by in Pittsburg
Fri, Nov 6, 4:23 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsburg
2026-11-06T14:41
Arrive Walnut
Fri, Nov 6, 3:32 PM CST
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM CST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:48 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pittsburg
9:30 PM CST
Morning start is best

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
Girard
KS

City in Kansas, United States

From Pittsburg
17.4 mi
00h 25m
To Walnut
17.2 mi
00h 25m

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
44°F
Overnight

Patchy Drizzle

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 3:00 AM CST
Wind
7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Broadway Street

    20 m · 10 sec · North Broadway Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 4th Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto US 69 North, US 160 East

    96 m · 14 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Parkview Drive

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Parkview Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East 620th Avenue

    7 mi · 8 min · East 620th Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on East Saint John Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Saint John Street

  8. 8

    Continue on West 620th Avenue

    5.7 mi · 10 min · West 620th Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right

    6.5 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    5.9 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Front Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East 620th Avenue
7.04 mi · 20%
West 620th Avenue
5.69 mi · 16%
Parkview Drive
5.05 mi · 15%
US 69 North
2.33 mi · 7%
East Saint John Street
1.29 mi · 4%
West 4th Street
0.99 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

East 620th Avenue

Turn left onto East 620th Avenue

7.04 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
24.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Girard
00h 25m from Pittsburg
Leave By
4:48 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Drizzle leaving Pittsburg and Patchy Drizzle near Walnut.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km) and usually takes 00h 50m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Girard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.4 miles from Pittsburg and 17.2 miles from Walnut.

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

The direct path is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.66 one way or $9.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Drizzle around Pittsburg and Patchy Drizzle near Walnut.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburg and Walnut. Straight-line distance: 24.32 mi (39.14 km).

Pittsburg

#1 Pittsburg

City in Crawford County, in southeastern Kansas, United States

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

#2 Walnut

City in Crawford County, Kansas, United States

Population228
Coordinates37.6014400, -95.0780300
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Start: North Broadway Street (-94.704831, 37.410882)
End: East Front Street (-95.078025, 37.601726)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.22 gal
4.62 L · about $4.66
Round trip
$9.33
2.44 gal · 9.24 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.7 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.82 $4.66 $9.33
Mid-grade $4.19 $5.11 $10.22
Premium $4.55 $5.56 $11.11
Diesel $5.92 $7.22 $14.45

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 Walnut. The current time is 14:41:14.

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.