Origin
Pittsburg, KS
Evening in Pittsburg on Tuesday
Local time
5:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pittsburg, KS to Mulvane, KS
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
3h 35m
Distance
173.6 mi
279 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 23m
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6 AM
3h 36m
8 AM
4h 1m
10 AM
3h 45m
12 PM
3h 42m
3 PM
3h 46m
5 PM
4h 0m
8 PM
3h 28m
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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Mulvane, KS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Pittsburg, KS to Mulvane, KS covers 173.6 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 US 400, Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway, Walnut Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 70.5 miles on US 400. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.14 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
86.8 miles from Pittsburg, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 43m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Pittsburg, KS to Mulvane, KS covers 173.6 miles and takes about 3h 35m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 400 is the longest continuous segment at about 70.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near KS 126 / West 4th Street.
Route Complexity
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Pittsburg, KS to Mulvane, KS is easy. At 3h 35m with 44% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (KS 126 / West 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (US 69; US 160): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.4 miles (US 400): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 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
4
1.1 mi into trip
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~2m in
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US 69; US 160
Turn left onto US 69; US 160
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
6.4 mi into trip
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~9m in
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US 400
Turn right onto US 400
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
76.9 mi into trip
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~1h 31m in
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US 400 / Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
Enter roundabout onto US 400 / Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
146 mi into trip
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~2h 52m in
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US 77 / Walnut Street
Turn left onto US 77 / Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 400 | 70.5 mi | 1h 22m |
| Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway | 61.6 mi | 1h 11m |
| Walnut Street | 11.3 mi | 14m |
| Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway | 7.3 mi | 8m |
| Southwest 210th Street | 6 mi | 10m |
| US 69 | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| East 119th Street South | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| Southwest Butler Road | 3 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
US 400
— 70.5 mi, about 1h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburg, KS and Mulvane, KS.
1
Start on US 69 Business
66 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Broadway Street
2
Turn left onto KS 126
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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West 4th Street
3
Turn left onto US 69; US 160
5.3 mi
·
7 min
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US 69; US 160
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Turn right onto US 400
71 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
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US 400
Use the straight lane.
5
Enter roundabout onto US 400
170 ft
·
2 sec
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Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
6
Continue on US 400
62 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
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Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
7
Continue on US 54; US 77; US 400
7.3 mi
·
8 min
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Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
8
Continue on US 54; US 77; US 400
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
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East 7th Avenue
9
Turn left onto US 77
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Walnut Street
10
Turn right onto East 1st Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
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East 1st Street
11
Continue on Southwest 210th Street
6.0 mi
·
10 min
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Southwest 210th Street
12
Turn left onto Southwest Butler Road
3.0 mi
·
5 min
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Southwest Butler Road
13
Turn right onto Southwest 240th Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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Southwest 240th Street
14
Continue on East 119th Street South
4.8 mi
·
8 min
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East 119th Street South
15
Continue on KS 53
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
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East Main Street
16
Turn left onto Prather Street
119 ft
·
5 sec
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Prather Street
17
Arrive at destination
Prather Street
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 86.8 miles from Pittsburg, KS, or about 1h 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.5 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 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 86.8 miles or 1h 43m 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 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mulvane, 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 173.6 miles and 3h 35m.
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 400 for about 70.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 86.8 mi from Pittsburg, KS · 1h 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
87 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 86.8 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 400 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 70.5 miles.
Arriving in Mulvane, KS
The final approach into Mulvane, 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 Mulvane, 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
$27.14 one way
$54.28 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
61 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $29.80 | $59.60 |
| premium | $4.89 | $33.41 | $66.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $38.33 | $76.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 60.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 52.1 | 0 | $18.23 | $8.33 |
| Efficient EV | 43.4 | 0 | $15.19 | $6.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 69.4 | 0 | $24.30 | $11.11 |
Gas CO2
61 kg
EV CO2
20 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
Mulvane, KS
Evening in Mulvane on Tuesday
Local time
5:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
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87 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 warmer 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 Pittsburg, KS to Mulvane, KS covers 173.6 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 US 400, Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway, Walnut Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 86.8 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 $27.14 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.
The drive from Pittsburg, KS to Mulvane, KS is easy. At 3h 35m with 44% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (KS 126 / West 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (US 69; US 160): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.4 miles (US 400): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Pittsburg, KS to Mulvane, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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