Henderson, Kentucky to Pittsburg, Kansas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

390.4 miles 628.3 km · straight line
468.5 miles estimated 754 km · driving distance
9h 26min estimated drive time
$45 - $55 estimated fuel cost
~1h 17min flight time
268° W bearing direction

How far is Henderson, Kentucky from Pittsburg, Kansas?

The distance from Henderson, Kentucky to Pittsburg, Kansas is 390.4 miles (628.3 km) as the crow flies. Pittsburg, Kansas is located W of Henderson, Kentucky. By car, the driving distance is approximately 468.5 miles, taking about 9h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States — Henderson, Kentucky 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 Henderson, Kentucky 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 Henderson, Kentucky to Pittsburg, Kansas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 26min $45 - $55 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 19min $37–$70* Budget
Train ~8h 58min $56–$164* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Henderson, Kentucky & Pittsburg, Kansas

Quick Facts

Henderson, Kentucky
37.84°N, 87.59°W
America/Chicago
124m 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 130 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 63.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients