El Paso to Manhattan: Road Trip Guide & Distance

756.8 miles 1218 km · straight line
840.9 miles actual route 1353.3 km · driving distance
16h 37min estimated drive time
$81 - $100 estimated fuel cost
~2h 1min flight time
45° NE bearing direction

How far is El Paso from Manhattan?

The distance from El Paso to Manhattan is 756.8 miles (1218 km) as the crow flies. Manhattan is located NE of El Paso. By car, the driving distance is approximately 840.9 miles, taking about 16h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 1min. Both are located in United States — El Paso in Texas 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for El Paso 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 El Paso to Manhattan

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 37min $81 - $100 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 1min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 56min $67–$126* Budget
Train ~21h 36min $101–$294* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between El Paso & Manhattan

Quick Facts

El Paso
31.76°N, 106.48°W
America/Denver
1137m 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 252 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 63 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 32.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM