How far is Prairie Village, KS from Pittsburg, KS?

The driving distance from Prairie Village, KS to Pittsburg, KS is about 154.7 miles (249 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134.8 miles (216.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
154.72 mi
02h 33m
Flight
134.76 mi
216.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.76 mi
Kilometers
216.87 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.72 mi
Kilometers
249 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburg
Tue, May 5, 1:51 AM CDT
Return by in Prairie Village
Tue, May 5, 4:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Prairie Village
2026-05-04T23:18
Arrive Pittsburg
Tue, May 5, 1:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Prairie Village
9:30 PM CDT
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
Fredonia
KS

Town in the U.

From Prairie Village
77.9 mi
01h 16m
To Pittsburg
76.8 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SSW
Destination
79°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Prairie Village and Pittsburg.

  1. 1

    Start on West 8th Street

    849 ft · 39 sec · West 8th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Andover Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Andover Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    8.1 mi · 10 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on West 7th Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · West 7th Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    7 mi · 8 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Atomic Veterans Memorial Highway

    61.9 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Atomic Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

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

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

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway

    70.5 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Turn left

    5.4 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West 4th Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Broadway Street

    20 m · 3 sec · North Broadway Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Broadway Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
70.6 mi · 46%
Atomic Veterans Memorial Highway
61.9 mi · 40%
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
15.1 mi · 10%
North Andover Road
1.38 mi · 1%
West 4th Street
1.04 mi · 1%
West 7th Avenue
0.67 mi
Longest Stretch

Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway

Exit the roundabout onto Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway

70.5 mi · 01h 22m

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
02h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.9 mi
134.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fredonia
01h 16m from Prairie Village
Leave By
1:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Prairie Village and Mostly Sunny near Pittsburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Prairie Village to Pittsburg?

The road trip is about 154.7 miles (249 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?

Fredonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.9 miles from Prairie Village and 76.8 miles from Pittsburg.

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

The direct path is about 134.8 miles (216.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.59 one way or $41.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Prairie Village and Mostly Sunny near Pittsburg.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Prairie Village and Pittsburg. Straight-line distance: 134.76 mi (216.87 km).

Prairie Village

#1 Prairie Village

City in Kansas, United States

Population22,315
Coordinates37.6994600, -97.1381000
Altitude412
CountryUnited States
Pittsburg

#2 Pittsburg

City in Crawford County, in southeastern Kansas, United States

Population19,968
Coordinates37.4108800, -94.7049600
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Start: West 8th Street (-97.138097, 37.699563)
End: North Broadway Street (-94.704831, 37.410882)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 249 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.46 gal
20.67 L · about $20.59
Round trip
$41.18
10.92 gal · 41.34 L
Estimated CO2
48.5 kg one way
Round trip: 97 kg / 214 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.59 $41.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.22 $46.44
Premium $4.65 $25.41 $50.82
Diesel $5.30 $28.96 $57.92

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Prairie Village and Pittsburg. The current time is 23:18:11.

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.