Origin
Prairie Village, KS
Night in Prairie Village on Thursday
Local time
9:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Prairie Village, KS to Pittsburg, KS
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
2h 14m
Distance
114.5 mi
184 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 5m
★
6 AM
2h 14m
8 AM
2h 33m
10 AM
2h 21m
12 PM
2h 19m
3 PM
2h 22m
5 PM
2h 32m
8 PM
2h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Prairie Village, KS
Tom Fisk
Pittsburg, KS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Prairie Village, KS to Pittsburg, KS covers 114.5 miles and takes about 2h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 69, Metcalf Avenue, West Atkinson Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 102.2 miles on US 69. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.90 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.
Midpoint
57.3 miles from Prairie Village, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 14m. Total distance: 114.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 14m highway drive covering 114.5 miles, with most of the trip on US 69 and Metcalf Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 102.2 miles on US 69.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 69 is the longest continuous segment at about 102.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 69 and Metcalf Avenue. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West 75th Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 114.5 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 0.1 miles (West 75th Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (Metcalf Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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West 75th Street
Turn left onto West 75th Street
Navigation decision point
6
2.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Metcalf Avenue
Turn left onto Metcalf Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
8.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the ramp toward US 69 South: Fort Scott
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward US 69 South: Fort Scott
5
9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
US 69
Merge onto US 69
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
113.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 12m in
|
KS 126 / West 4th Street
Turn left onto KS 126 / West 4th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 69 | 102.2 mi | 1h 50m |
| Metcalf Avenue | 5.4 mi | 10m |
| West Atkinson Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| West 75th Street | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| West 4th Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Blue Valley Parkway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Broadway Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 69
— 102.2 mi, about 1h 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prairie Village, KS and Pittsburg, KS.
1
Start on this road
0.1 mi
·
58 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto West 75th Street
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
West 75th Street
3
Turn left onto Metcalf Avenue
5.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Metcalf Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
Turn straight onto Blue Valley Parkway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Blue Valley Parkway
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
this road
Toward US 69 South: Fort Scott
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
Toward US 69 South: Fort Scott
Use the straight lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
8
Merge onto US 69
102 mi
·
1 hr 50 min
·
US 69
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit onto US 69
319 ft
·
8 sec
·
US 69
10
Merge onto US 69; US 160
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
West Atkinson Road
11
Turn left onto KS 126
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West 4th Street
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto US 69 Business
66 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Broadway Street
13
Arrive at destination
US 69 Business
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 57.3 miles from Prairie Village, KS, or about 1h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 102.2 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 25 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.3 miles or 1h 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 50m
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 Prairie Village, KS so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Prairie Village, KS
This is one driving day of about 114.5 miles and 2h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Prairie Village, KS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 69 for about 102.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 57.3 mi from Prairie Village, KS · 1h 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
57 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 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 57.3 miles from Prairie Village, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 69 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 102.2 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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.90 one way
$35.80 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $19.65 | $39.31 |
| premium | $4.89 | $22.03 | $44.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.28 | $50.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.4 | 0 | $12.02 | $5.50 |
| Efficient EV | 28.6 | 0 | $10.02 | $4.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 45.8 | 0 | $16.03 | $7.33 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% 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
Night in Pittsburg on Thursday
Local time
9:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Pleasanton, KS
57 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
1 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
2h 14m 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 Prairie Village, KS to Pittsburg, KS covers 114.5 miles and takes about 2h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 69, Metcalf Avenue, West Atkinson Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 57.3 miles from Prairie Village, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.90 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 114.5 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 0.1 miles (West 75th Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (Metcalf Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Prairie Village, KS to Pittsburg, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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