Brighton, Colorado to Manhattan: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Brighton, Colorado from Manhattan?

The distance from Brighton, Colorado to Manhattan is 442.5 miles (712.2 km) as the crow flies. Manhattan is located E of Brighton, Colorado. By car, the driving distance is approximately 531 miles, taking about 10h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 23min. Both are located in United States — Brighton, Colorado 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 Brighton, Colorado 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.