Lincoln, Nebraska to Pittsburg, Kansas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

258.3 miles 415.7 km · straight line
322.9 miles estimated 519.6 km · driving distance
6h 30min estimated drive time
$31 - $38 estimated fuel cost
~1h 1min flight time
155° SSE bearing direction

How far is Lincoln, Nebraska from Pittsburg, Kansas?

The distance from Lincoln, Nebraska to Pittsburg, Kansas is 258.3 miles (415.7 km) as the crow flies. Pittsburg, Kansas is located SSE of Lincoln, Nebraska. By car, the driving distance is approximately 322.9 miles, taking about 6h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 1min. Both are located in United States — Lincoln, Nebraska in Nebraska and Pittsburg, Kansas in Kansas.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lincoln, Nebraska 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 Lincoln, Nebraska to Pittsburg, Kansas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 30min $31 - $38 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 1min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 48min $26–$48* Budget
Train ~6h 11min $39–$113* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lincoln, Nebraska & Pittsburg, Kansas

Quick Facts

Lincoln, Nebraska
40.81°N, 96.70°W
America/Chicago
362m 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 86 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 22 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 96.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients