Jacksonville, Illinois to Pittsburg, Kansas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

290.2 miles 467 km · straight line
362.8 miles estimated 583.8 km · driving distance
7h 18min estimated drive time
$35 - $43 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
238° WSW bearing direction

How far is Jacksonville, Illinois from Pittsburg, Kansas?

The distance from Jacksonville, Illinois to Pittsburg, Kansas is 290.2 miles (467 km) as the crow flies. Pittsburg, Kansas is located WSW of Jacksonville, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 362.8 miles, taking about 7h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — Jacksonville, Illinois in Illinois 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 Jacksonville, Illinois 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 Jacksonville, Illinois to Pittsburg, Kansas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 18min $35 - $43 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 46min $29–$54* Budget
Train ~6h 56min $44–$127* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jacksonville, Illinois & Pittsburg, Kansas

Quick Facts

Jacksonville, Illinois
39.73°N, 90.23°W
America/Chicago
186m 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 97 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 85.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients