Iowa City to Pittsburg, Kansas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

338.8 miles 545.3 km · straight line
406.6 miles estimated 654.4 km · driving distance
8h 11min estimated drive time
$39 - $48 estimated fuel cost
~1h 11min flight time
211° SSW bearing direction

How far is Iowa City from Pittsburg, Kansas?

The distance from Iowa City to Pittsburg, Kansas is 338.8 miles (545.3 km) as the crow flies. Pittsburg, Kansas is located SSW of Iowa City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 406.6 miles, taking about 8h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. Both are located in United States — Iowa City 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 Iowa City 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 Iowa City to Pittsburg, Kansas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 11min $39 - $48 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 49min $33–$61* Budget
Train ~7h 46min $49–$142* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Iowa City & Pittsburg, Kansas

Quick Facts

Iowa City
41.66°N, 91.53°W
America/Chicago
204m 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 113 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 73.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients