Pittsburg, Kansas to Tucson: Road Trip Guide & Distance

988.4 miles 1590.7 km · straight line
1169.7 miles actual route 1882.4 km · driving distance
21h 14min estimated drive time
$113 - $139 estimated fuel cost
~2h 29min flight time
254° WSW bearing direction

How far is Pittsburg, Kansas from Tucson?

The distance from Pittsburg, Kansas to Tucson is 988.4 miles (1590.7 km) as the crow flies. Tucson is located WSW of Pittsburg, Kansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1169.7 miles, taking about 21h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 29min. Both are located in United States — Pittsburg, Kansas in Kansas and Tucson in Arizona.

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. 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Pittsburg, Kansas and Tucson. 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 Pittsburg, Kansas to Tucson

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 14min $113 - $139 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 29min $94–$175* Budget
Train ~27h 36min $140–$409* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Pittsburg, Kansas & Tucson

Quick Facts

Pittsburg, Kansas
37.41°N, 94.70°W
America/Chicago
287m elevation
Tucson
32.22°N, 110.97°W
America/Phoenix
728m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 329 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 82 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM