Cincinnati to Manhattan: Road Trip Guide & Distance

645.8 miles 1039.3 km · straight line
775 miles estimated 1247.2 km · driving distance
15h 35min estimated drive time
$75 - $92 estimated fuel cost
~1h 48min flight time
274° W bearing direction

How far is Cincinnati from Manhattan?

The distance from Cincinnati to Manhattan is 645.8 miles (1039.3 km) as the crow flies. Manhattan is located W of Cincinnati. By car, the driving distance is approximately 775 miles, taking about 15h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 48min. Both are located in United States — Cincinnati in Ohio 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. 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 Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati to Manhattan

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 35min $75 - $92 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 48min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 42min $62–$116* Budget
Train ~20h 16min $93–$271* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cincinnati & Manhattan

Quick Facts

Cincinnati
39.10°N, 84.51°W
America/New_York
267m 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 215 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 54 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients