How far is Walnut, KS from Pittsburg, KS?
The driving distance from Walnut, KS to Pittsburg, KS is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Walnut and Pittsburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walnut and Pittsburg.
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Start on East Front Street
5.9 mi · 10 min · East Front Street
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Continue on West 680th Avenue
6.5 mi · 11 min · West 680th Avenue
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Turn left onto West 620th Avenue
5.7 mi · 10 min · West 620th Avenue
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Continue on West Saint John Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Saint John Street
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Continue on East 620th Avenue
7 mi · 8 min · East 620th Avenue
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Turn right
5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right
97 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Atkinson Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · West Atkinson Road
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Turn left 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 Walnut and Pittsburg.
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.
East 620th Avenue
Continue on East 620th Avenue
7.03 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Drizzle leaving Walnut 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 Walnut to Pittsburg?
The road trip is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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 Walnut and 17.5 miles from Pittsburg.
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 10.6 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 4:42 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.70 one way or $9.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Drizzle around Walnut and Patchy Drizzle near Pittsburg.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Walnut and Pittsburg. Straight-line distance: 24.32 mi (39.14 km).
#1 Walnut
City in Crawford County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 228 |
| Coordinates | 37.6014400, -95.0780300 |
| Altitude | 284 |
| 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: Pittsburg (-94.70496, 37.41088)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 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 26m |
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 | $3.82 | $4.70 | $9.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.19 | $5.15 | $10.30 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $5.60 | $11.20 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $7.28 | $14.57 |
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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