Denver to Pittsburg, Kansas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

578 miles 930.2 km · straight line
683.8 miles actual route 1100.5 km · driving distance
12h 5min estimated drive time
$66 - $81 estimated fuel cost
~1h 40min flight time
103° ESE bearing direction

How far is Denver from Pittsburg, Kansas?

The distance from Denver to Pittsburg, Kansas is 578 miles (930.2 km) as the crow flies. Pittsburg, Kansas is located ESE of Denver. By car, the driving distance is approximately 683.8 miles, taking about 12h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 40min. Both are located in United States — Denver in Colorado and Pittsburg, Kansas in Kansas.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Denver and Pittsburg, Kansas. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Denver to Pittsburg, Kansas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 5min $66 - $81 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 40min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 30min $55–$103* Budget
Train ~15h 43min $82–$239* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Denver & Pittsburg, Kansas

Quick Facts

Denver
39.74°N, 104.99°W
America/Denver
1609m 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 193 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM