How far is Salem, KS from Pittsburg, KS?
The driving distance from Salem, KS to Pittsburg, KS is about 358.7 miles (577.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 265.5 miles (427.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 45m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Township in Meade County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Drizzle
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salem and Pittsburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem and Pittsburg.
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Start on 20 Road
2927 ft · 2 min · 20 Road
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Turn left
2 mi · 8 min
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Turn straight onto 100 Road
1.5 mi · 6 min · 100 Road
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Turn left
6.3 mi · 8 min
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5
Continue straight
19.2 mi · 22 min
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Turn left
51 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Take the ramp right toward Salina
1520 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto 140th Road
99.5 mi · 1 hr 41 min · 140th Road
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Continue straight
4.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 196: Whitewater, El Dorado
1369 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto KS 196/Southeast 72nd Street
9.6 mi · 11 min · KS 196/Southeast 72nd Street
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Continue on KS 196/Northwest 90th Street
18.9 mi · 22 min · KS 196/Northwest 90th Street
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Continue on Northwest State Road 196
135 m · 14 sec · Northwest State Road 196
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Take the ramp left
1429 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southwest 20th Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Southwest 20th Street
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Continue on West Central Avenue
2.3 mi · 5 min · West Central Avenue
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Turn right onto South Denver Street
2328 ft · 1 min · South Denver Street
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Turn left onto West Kansas Avenue
1974 ft · 56 sec · West Kansas Avenue
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Turn right onto South Main Street
9.2 mi · 11 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Southeast 100th Street
1421 ft · 24 sec · Southeast 100th Street
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Turn left onto Atomic Veterans Memorial Highway
61.1 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Atomic Veterans Memorial Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
48 m · 2 sec · Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
70.5 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
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Turn left
5.4 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto West 4th Street
1 mi · 2 min · West 4th Street
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Turn right onto North Broadway Street
20 m · 3 sec · North Broadway Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Broadway Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salem and Pittsburg.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
140th Road
Merge slight left onto 140th Road
99.5 mi · 01h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Salem and Patchy Drizzle near Pittsburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salem to Pittsburg?
The road trip is about 358.7 miles (577.3 km) and usually takes 05h 45m 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?
Sand Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 182.7 miles from Salem and 176 miles from Pittsburg.
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 93.2 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:30 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.39 one way or $96.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Salem and Patchy Drizzle near Pittsburg.
Stop Ideas Near Sand Creek
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 Sand Creek.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Pittsburg. Straight-line distance: 265.49 mi (427.27 km).
#1 Salem
City (possibly historical)
| Population | 305 |
| Coordinates | 39.8716800, -98.4845000 |
| Altitude | 543 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pittsburg
City in Crawford County, in southeastern Kansas, United States
| Population | 19,968 |
| Coordinates | 37.4108800, -94.7049600 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Broadway Street (-94.704831, 37.410882)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 577 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.82 | $48.39 | $96.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.19 | $53.03 | $106.07 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $57.65 | $115.31 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $74.96 | $149.92 |
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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