Boulder to Manhattan: Road Trip Guide & Distance

466.5 miles 750.7 km · straight line
559.7 miles estimated 900.8 km · driving distance
11h 16min estimated drive time
$54 - $66 estimated fuel cost
~1h 26min flight time
94° E bearing direction

How far is Boulder from Manhattan?

The distance from Boulder to Manhattan is 466.5 miles (750.7 km) as the crow flies. Manhattan is located E of Boulder. By car, the driving distance is approximately 559.7 miles, taking about 11h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 26min. Both are located in United States — Boulder in Colorado and Manhattan 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. 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 Boulder 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.

How to Get from Boulder to Manhattan

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 16min $54 - $66 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 26min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 31min $45–$84* Budget
Train ~10h 42min $67–$196* Comfort

Quick Facts

Boulder
40.02°N, 105.27°W
America/Denver
1655m elevation
Manhattan
39.18°N, 96.57°W
America/Chicago
311m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 156 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 39 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 53.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients