Cedar Rapids to Pittsburg, Kansas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

356.9 miles 574.3 km · straight line
428.2 miles estimated 689.2 km · driving distance
8h 37min estimated drive time
$41 - $51 estimated fuel cost
~1h 13min flight time
208° SSW bearing direction

How far is Cedar Rapids from Pittsburg, Kansas?

The distance from Cedar Rapids to Pittsburg, Kansas is 356.9 miles (574.3 km) as the crow flies. Pittsburg, Kansas is located SSW of Cedar Rapids. By car, the driving distance is approximately 428.2 miles, taking about 8h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Rapids in Iowa 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 Cedar Rapids 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 Cedar Rapids to Pittsburg, Kansas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 37min $41 - $51 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 20min $34–$64* Budget
Train ~8h 11min $51–$150* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar Rapids & Pittsburg, Kansas

Quick Facts

Cedar Rapids
42.01°N, 91.64°W
America/Chicago
247m 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 119 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 69.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients