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

570.2 miles 917.7 km · straight line
684.3 miles estimated 1101.2 km · driving distance
13h 46min estimated drive time
$66 - $81 estimated fuel cost
~1h 39min flight time
84° E bearing direction

How far is Pittsburg, Kansas from Richmond, Kentucky?

The distance from Pittsburg, Kansas to Richmond, Kentucky is 570.2 miles (917.7 km) as the crow flies. Richmond, Kentucky is located E of Pittsburg, Kansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 684.3 miles, taking about 13h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 39min. Both are located in United States — Pittsburg, Kansas in Kansas and Richmond, Kentucky in Kentucky.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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 Pittsburg, Kansas and Richmond, Kentucky. 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 Pittsburg, Kansas to Richmond, Kentucky

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 46min $66 - $81 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 31min $55–$103* Budget
Train ~17h 54min $82–$240* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Pittsburg, Kansas & Richmond, Kentucky

Quick Facts

Pittsburg, Kansas
37.41°N, 94.70°W
America/Chicago
287m elevation
Richmond, Kentucky
37.75°N, 84.29°W
America/New_York
289m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 190 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients