Louisville to Pittsburg, Kansas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

491.4 miles 790.9 km · straight line
566.8 miles actual route 912.2 km · driving distance
10h 37min estimated drive time
$55 - $67 estimated fuel cost
~1h 29min flight time
266° W bearing direction

How far is Louisville from Pittsburg, Kansas?

The distance from Louisville to Pittsburg, Kansas is 491.4 miles (790.9 km) as the crow flies. Pittsburg, Kansas is located W of Louisville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 566.8 miles, taking about 10h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States — Louisville 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 Louisville and Pittsburg, Kansas. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Louisville to Pittsburg, Kansas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 37min $55 - $67 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 44min $45–$85* Budget
Train ~10h 5min $68–$198* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Louisville & Pittsburg, Kansas

Quick Facts

Louisville
38.25°N, 85.76°W
America/New_York
142m 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 164 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 50.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM