Origin
Tonganoxie, KS
Late night in Tonganoxie on Friday
Local time
12:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tonganoxie, KS to Pittsburg, KS
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
2h 18m
Distance
139.9 mi
225 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 9m
★
6 AM
2h 18m
8 AM
2h 37m
10 AM
2h 25m
12 PM
2h 23m
3 PM
2h 26m
5 PM
2h 36m
8 PM
2h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tonganoxie, KS
Tien Nguyen
Pittsburg, KS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Tonganoxie, KS to Pittsburg, KS covers 139.9 miles and takes about 2h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Bury Street, East 2nd Street, South Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.87 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
69.9 miles from Tonganoxie, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 18m. Total distance: 139.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 18m drive with frequent turns across 139.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Bury Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Tonganoxie, KS to Pittsburg, KS is easy. At 2h 18m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Tonganoxie, KS to Pittsburg, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bury Street | — | — |
| East 2nd Street | — | — |
| South Main Street | — | — |
| Speedway Boulevard | — | — |
| North 110th Street | — | — |
| I 70 East | — | — |
| Kansas Turnpike | — | — |
| I 435 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Bury Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tonganoxie, KS and Pittsburg, KS.
1
Start on the route
30 ft
·
8 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto Bury Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Bury Street
3
Turn right onto East 2nd Street
0.1 mi
·
39 sec
·
East 2nd Street
4
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
South Main Street
5
Turn right
0.7 mi
·
1 min
6
Continue straight
12 mi
·
14 min
7
Turn right onto Speedway Boulevard
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Speedway Boulevard
8
Continue on North 110th Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
North 110th Street
9
Take the ramp left toward I 70 East, US 24 East, US 40 East: Saint Louis
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
I 70 East, US 24 East, US 40 East: Saint Louis
10
Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
0.6 mi
·
37 sec
·
Kansas Turnpike
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 435 South
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 435 South
12
Merge slight left
14 mi
·
15 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward US 69
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 69
14
Keep slight right to continue on US 69 South: College Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
US 69 South: College Boulevard
15
Keep slight right to continue on US 69 South
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
US 69 South
16
Keep slight left to continue on US 69 South
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
US 69 South
17
Merge slight left onto Overland Parkway
104 mi
·
1 hr 53 min
·
Overland Parkway
18
Take the exit slight right
318 ft
·
9 sec
19
Merge slight left onto West Atkinson Road
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
West Atkinson Road
20
Turn left onto West 4th Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West 4th Street
21
Turn right onto North Broadway Street
66 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Broadway Street
22
Arrive at your destination
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 69.9 miles from Tonganoxie, KS, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
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 31 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69.9 miles or 1h 9m 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 53m
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 Tonganoxie, 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 Tonganoxie, KS
This is one driving day of about 139.9 miles and 2h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Tonganoxie, KS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 69.9 mi from Tonganoxie, KS · 1h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
70 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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 69.9 miles from Tonganoxie, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
$21.87 one way
$43.74 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
49 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $24.01 | $48.03 |
| premium | $4.89 | $26.92 | $53.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $30.89 | $61.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42 | 0 | $14.69 | $6.72 |
| Efficient EV | 35 | 0 | $12.24 | $5.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 56 | 0 | $19.59 | $8.95 |
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 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
Pittsburg, KS
Late night in Pittsburg on Friday
Local time
12:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
18 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 18m 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 Tonganoxie, KS to Pittsburg, KS covers 139.9 miles and takes about 2h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Bury Street, East 2nd Street, South Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 69.9 miles from Tonganoxie, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.87 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.
The drive from Tonganoxie, KS to Pittsburg, KS is easy. At 2h 18m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Tonganoxie, KS to Pittsburg, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Tonganoxie, KS to Pittsburg, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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