Elizabethtown to Pittsburg, Kansas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

484.8 miles 780.2 km · straight line
581.7 miles estimated 936.2 km · driving distance
11h 42min estimated drive time
$56 - $69 estimated fuel cost
~1h 29min flight time
270° W bearing direction

How far is Elizabethtown from Pittsburg, Kansas?

The distance from Elizabethtown to Pittsburg, Kansas is 484.8 miles (780.2 km) as the crow flies. Pittsburg, Kansas is located W of Elizabethtown. By car, the driving distance is approximately 581.7 miles, taking about 11h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States — Elizabethtown in Kentucky 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 Elizabethtown 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 Elizabethtown to Pittsburg, Kansas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 42min $56 - $69 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 2min $47–$87* Budget
Train ~11h 7min $70–$204* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Elizabethtown & Pittsburg, Kansas

Quick Facts

Elizabethtown
37.69°N, 85.86°W
America/New_York
221m 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 162 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 51.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients