Aspen to Manhattan: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Aspen from Manhattan?

The distance from Aspen to Manhattan is 548.4 miles (882.6 km) as the crow flies. Manhattan is located E of Aspen. By car, the driving distance is approximately 658.1 miles, taking about 13h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 36min. Both are located in United States — Aspen in Colorado and Manhattan in Kansas.

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 Aspen and Manhattan. 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.