Pittsburgh to Urbana: Road Trip Guide & Distance

433.3 miles 697.3 km · straight line
520 miles estimated 836.8 km · driving distance
10h 28min estimated drive time
$50 - $62 estimated fuel cost
~1h 22min flight time
270° W bearing direction

How far is Pittsburgh from Urbana?

The distance from Pittsburgh to Urbana is 433.3 miles (697.3 km) as the crow flies. Urbana is located W of Pittsburgh. By car, the driving distance is approximately 520 miles, taking about 10h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 22min. Both are located in United States — Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania and Urbana in Illinois.

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 Pittsburgh and Urbana. 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 Pittsburgh to Urbana

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 28min $50 - $62 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 34min $42–$78* Budget
Train ~9h 57min $62–$182* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Pittsburgh & Urbana

Quick Facts

Pittsburgh
40.44°N, 80.00°W
America/New_York
367m elevation
Urbana
40.11°N, 88.21°W
America/Chicago
222m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 144 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 36 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 57.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients