Bloomington, Illinois to Pittsburg, Kansas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

373.1 miles 600.4 km · straight line
447.7 miles estimated 720.5 km · driving distance
9h 0min estimated drive time
$43 - $53 estimated fuel cost
~1h 15min flight time
237° WSW bearing direction

How far is Bloomington, Illinois from Pittsburg, Kansas?

The distance from Bloomington, Illinois to Pittsburg, Kansas is 373.1 miles (600.4 km) as the crow flies. Pittsburg, Kansas is located WSW of Bloomington, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 447.7 miles, taking about 9h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Both are located in United States — Bloomington, Illinois in Illinois and Pittsburg, Kansas in Kansas.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bloomington, Illinois and Pittsburg, Kansas. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Bloomington, Illinois to Pittsburg, Kansas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 0min $43 - $53 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 48min $36–$67* Budget
Train ~8h 33min $54–$157* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bloomington, Illinois & Pittsburg, Kansas

Quick Facts

Bloomington, Illinois
40.48°N, 88.99°W
America/Chicago
243m elevation
Pittsburg, Kansas
37.41°N, 94.70°W
America/Chicago
287m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 124 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 66.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients