Origin
Pittsburg, KS
Evening in Pittsburg on Tuesday
Local time
7:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pittsburg, KS to Arkansas City, KS
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
3h 8m
Distance
153.1 mi
246 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 57m
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6 AM
3h 8m
8 AM
3h 32m
10 AM
3h 16m
12 PM
3h 14m
3 PM
3h 18m
5 PM
3h 30m
8 PM
3h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pittsburg, KS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Pittsburg, KS to Arkansas City, KS covers 153.1 miles and takes about 3h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 166, US 400, US 75 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 62.2 miles on US 166. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.94 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
76.6 miles from Pittsburg, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 36m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 3h 8m highway drive covering 153.1 miles, with most of the trip on US 166 and US 400. The longest continuous stretch is about 62.2 miles on US 166.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 166 is the longest continuous segment at about 62.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 166 and US 400. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near KS 126 / West 4th Street.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 8m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (KS 126 / West 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 53 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 53.5 miles (US 169): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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KS 126 / West 4th Street
Turn left onto KS 126 / West 4th Street
Navigation decision point
6
53 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
Take the exit toward US 169 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the sharp right lane.
Toward US 169 South
5
53.5 mi into trip
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~1h 5m in
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US 169
Merge onto US 169
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
153 mi into trip
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~3h 7m in
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East Central Avenue
Turn right onto East Central Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
153.1 mi into trip
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~3h 8m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 166 | 62.2 mi | 1h 13m |
| US 400 | 46.6 mi | 54m |
| US 75 | 15.8 mi | 18m |
| US 160 | 9.9 mi | 15m |
| US 169 | 9.4 mi | 10m |
| US 69 | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| Walnut Valley Green Way | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| West 4th Street | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 166
— 62.2 mi, about 1h 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburg, KS and Arkansas City, KS.
1
Start on US 69 Business
66 ft
·
10 sec
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North Broadway Street
2
Turn left onto KS 126
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West 4th Street
3
Turn left onto US 69; US 160
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
US 69; US 160
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Turn right onto US 400
47 mi
·
54 min
·
US 400
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward US 169 South
Use the sharp right lane.
6
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Merge onto US 169
9.4 mi
·
10 min
·
US 169
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn right onto US 160
9.9 mi
·
15 min
·
US 160
10
Turn left onto US 75
16 mi
·
18 min
·
US 75
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
12
Continue on US 166
62 mi
·
1 hr 13 min
·
US 166
13
Enter roundabout onto US 77; US 166
336 ft
·
5 sec
·
Walnut Valley Green Way
14
Continue on US 77; US 166
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Walnut Valley Green Way
15
Turn right onto East Chestnut Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Chestnut Avenue
16
Turn left onto North C Street
443 ft
·
14 sec
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North C Street
17
Turn right onto East Central Avenue
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
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East Central Avenue
18
Turn left
120 ft
·
8 sec
19
Arrive at destination
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 76.6 miles from Pittsburg, KS, or about 1h 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 62.2 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 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 76.6 miles or 1h 36m 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 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Arkansas City, KS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Pittsburg, 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 Pittsburg, KS
This is one driving day of about 153.1 miles and 3h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Pittsburg, 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 US 166 for about 62.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 76.6 mi from Pittsburg, KS · 1h 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
77 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 76.6 miles from Pittsburg, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 166 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 62.2 miles.
Arriving in Arkansas City, KS
The final approach into Arkansas City, 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 Arkansas City, 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
$23.94 one way
$47.87 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
54 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $26.28 | $52.56 |
| premium | $4.89 | $29.46 | $58.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $33.80 | $67.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 45.9 | 0 | $16.08 | $7.35 |
| Efficient EV | 38.3 | 0 | $13.40 | $6.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 61.2 | 0 | $21.43 | $9.80 |
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (67% 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
Arkansas City, KS
Evening in Arkansas City on Tuesday
Local time
7:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
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77 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
4 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 8m 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 Pittsburg, KS to Arkansas City, KS covers 153.1 miles and takes about 3h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 166, US 400, US 75. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 76.6 miles from Pittsburg, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.94 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 is a straightforward 3h 8m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (KS 126 / West 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 53 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 53.5 miles (US 169): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Pittsburg, KS to Arkansas City, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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