Denver to Manhattan: Road Trip Guide & Distance

450.6 miles 725.1 km · straight line
496.5 miles actual route 799.1 km · driving distance
8h 29min estimated drive time
$48 - $59 estimated fuel cost
~1h 24min flight time
92° E bearing direction

How far is Denver from Manhattan?

The distance from Denver to Manhattan is 450.6 miles (725.1 km) as the crow flies. Manhattan is located E of Denver. By car, the driving distance is approximately 496.5 miles, taking about 8h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 24min. Both are located in United States — Denver 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 Denver and Manhattan. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Denver to Manhattan

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 29min $48 - $59 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 11min $40–$74* Budget
Train ~8h 4min $60–$174* Comfort

Flying saves significant time. Driving is better if you want flexibility and stops.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

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Quick Facts

Denver
39.74°N, 104.99°W
America/Denver
1609m 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 150 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 38 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 55.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM