Franklin, Tennessee to Pittsburg, Kansas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

446.1 miles 717.9 km · straight line
535.3 miles estimated 861.5 km · driving distance
10h 46min estimated drive time
$52 - $63 estimated fuel cost
~1h 24min flight time
286° WNW bearing direction

How far is Franklin, Tennessee from Pittsburg, Kansas?

The distance from Franklin, Tennessee to Pittsburg, Kansas is 446.1 miles (717.9 km) as the crow flies. Pittsburg, Kansas is located WNW of Franklin, Tennessee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 535.3 miles, taking about 10h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 24min. Both are located in United States — Franklin, Tennessee in Tennessee 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 Franklin, Tennessee 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 Franklin, Tennessee to Pittsburg, Kansas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 46min $52 - $63 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 55min $43–$80* Budget
Train ~10h 14min $64–$187* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Franklin, Tennessee & Pittsburg, Kansas

Quick Facts

Franklin, Tennessee
35.93°N, 86.87°W
America/Chicago
196m 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 149 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 37 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 55.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients