How far is Ulysses, KS from Pittsburg, KS?
The driving distance from Ulysses, KS to Pittsburg, KS is about 406.8 miles (654.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 364.7 miles (586.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 39m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ulysses and Pittsburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ulysses and Pittsburg.
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Start on North Court Street
69 m · 15 sec · North Court Street
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Turn left onto East Grant Avenue
92 m · 15 sec · East Grant Avenue
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Turn right onto South Missouri Street
1563 ft · 50 sec · South Missouri Street
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Turn left onto East Oklahoma Avenue
27 mi · 36 min · East Oklahoma Avenue
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Continue straight
16.6 mi · 29 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
32.5 mi · 39 min
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Keep straight
96 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight right
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto East Trail Street
41.9 mi · 50 min · East Trail Street
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Continue on West Kansas Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · West Kansas Avenue
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Continue on Cannonball Stageline
28.7 mi · 33 min · Cannonball Stageline
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Continue on West 1st Street
3.1 mi · 7 min · West 1st Street
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Continue on Cannonball Stageline
31.5 mi · 35 min · Cannonball Stageline
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Continue on D Avenue
2.4 mi · 5 min · D Avenue
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Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
61.2 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on West 7th Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · West 7th Avenue
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Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
7 mi · 8 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Atomic Veterans Memorial Highway
61.9 mi · 1 hr 12 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 Ulysses and Pittsburg.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Ulysses and Clear near Pittsburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ulysses to Pittsburg?
The road trip is about 406.8 miles (654.7 km) and usually takes 06h 39m 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?
Waterloo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 197.9 miles from Ulysses and 208.9 miles from Pittsburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 364.7 miles (586.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.1 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 CDT. 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 $54.15 one way or $108.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 127.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ulysses and Clear near Pittsburg.
Stop Ideas Near Waterloo
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 Waterloo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ulysses and Pittsburg. Straight-line distance: 364.66 mi (586.87 km).
#1 Ulysses
City in and the county seat of Grant County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 5,546 |
| Coordinates | 37.5814100, -101.3551700 |
| Altitude | 930 |
| 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: 655 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $54.15 | $108.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $61.07 | $122.15 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $66.83 | $133.66 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $76.17 | $152.33 |
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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