Origin
Mulvane, KS
Afternoon in Mulvane on Tuesday
Local time
3:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mulvane, KS to Pittsburg, KS
Data updated 2 hours ago
Drive Time
3h 35m
Distance
176.2 mi
284 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 23m
★
6 AM
3h 35m
8 AM
4h 0m
10 AM
3h 44m
12 PM
3h 41m
3 PM
3h 45m
5 PM
3h 59m
8 PM
3h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mulvane, KS
Zsolt Pujsz
Pittsburg, KS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Mulvane, KS to Pittsburg, KS covers 176.2 miles and takes about 3h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway, Atomic Veterans Memorial Highway, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 70.6 miles on Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.55 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
88.1 miles from Mulvane, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 50m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 3h 35m drive with frequent turns across 176.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 70.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 11.1 miles in.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 176.2 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 11.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 11.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
11.1 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
9
11.2 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 35 North: El Dorado, Kansas City, Kansas Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35 North: El Dorado, Kansas City, Kans...
5
15.8 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward Webb Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 50
Toward Webb Road
4
17 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the ramp toward US 54 East, US 400 East
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 54 East, US 400 East
5
17.2 mi into trip
|
~25m in
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US 54; US 400 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto US 54; US 400 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Mulvane, KS and Pittsburg, KS, road signs point toward Kansas City and Kansas Turnpike.
Kansas City
11.2 mi in
|
~17m
Kansas Turnpike
11.2 mi in
|
~17m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway | 70.6 mi | 1h 22m |
| Atomic Veterans Memorial Highway | 61.9 mi | 1h 11m |
| Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway | 19.5 mi | 23m |
| US 69 | 5.4 mi | 7m |
| South Southeast Boulevard | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| Kansas Turnpike | 4.5 mi | 4m |
| Southeast Boulevard | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| South Baltimore Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
— 70.6 mi, about 1h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mulvane, KS and Pittsburg, KS.
1
Start on Prather Street
119 ft
·
5 sec
·
Prather Street
2
Continue on North 2nd Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
North 2nd Avenue
3
Turn left onto KS 15
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Eisenhower Memorial Highway
4
Continue on KS 15
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Southeast Boulevard
5
Continue on KS 15
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Baltimore Avenue
6
Continue on KS 15
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
South Southeast Boulevard
7
Turn right onto Turnpike Drive
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Turnpike Drive
8
Take the ramp
524 ft
·
12 sec
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 35 North: El Dorado, Kansas City, Kansas Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 35
4.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Kansas Turnpike
11
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 50
Toward Webb Road
12
Continue on East Kellogg Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Kellogg Drive
13
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward US 54 East, US 400 East
14
Merge onto US 54; US 400
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on US 54; US 400
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West 7th Avenue
16
Continue on US 54; US 77; US 400
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
17
Continue on US 400
62 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
·
Atomic Veterans Memorial Highway
18
Enter roundabout onto US 400
157 ft
·
2 sec
·
Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
19
Continue on US 400
71 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
·
Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Turn left onto US 69; US 160
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
US 69; US 160
21
Turn right onto KS 126
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West 4th Street
22
Turn right onto US 69 Business
66 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Broadway Street
23
Arrive at destination
US 69 Business
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 88.1 miles from Mulvane, KS, or about 1h 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 88.1 miles or 1h 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pittsburg, KS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Mulvane, KS so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Mulvane, KS
This is one driving day of about 176.2 miles and 3h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Mulvane, KS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway for about 70.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 88.1 mi from Mulvane, KS · 1h 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
88 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 88.1 miles from Mulvane, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 70.6 miles.
Arriving in Pittsburg, KS
The final approach into Pittsburg, KS usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Pittsburg, KS.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.55 one way
$55.09 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
62 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $30.25 | $60.49 |
| premium | $4.89 | $33.91 | $67.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $38.90 | $77.81 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.22
Kansas Turnpike
(4.5 mi)
$0.22
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 61.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 52.9 | 0 | $18.50 | $8.46 |
| Efficient EV | 44.1 | 0 | $15.42 | $7.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 70.5 | 0 | $24.67 | $11.28 |
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Pittsburg, KS
Afternoon in Pittsburg on Tuesday
Local time
3:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Collinsville, OK
88 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
25 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 35m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Mulvane, KS to Pittsburg, KS covers 176.2 miles and takes about 3h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway, Atomic Veterans Memorial Highway, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 88.1 miles from Mulvane, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.55 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 176.2 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 11.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 11.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Between Mulvane, KS and Pittsburg, KS, road signs point toward Kansas City and Kansas Turnpike.
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