Estes Park to Manhattan: Road Trip Guide & Distance

482.1 miles 775.9 km · straight line
578.6 miles estimated 931.1 km · driving distance
11h 38min estimated drive time
$56 - $69 estimated fuel cost
~1h 28min flight time
97° E bearing direction

How far is Estes Park from Manhattan?

The distance from Estes Park to Manhattan is 482.1 miles (775.9 km) as the crow flies. Manhattan is located E of Estes Park. By car, the driving distance is approximately 578.6 miles, taking about 11h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 28min. Both are located in United States — Estes Park 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 Estes Park 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 Estes Park to Manhattan

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 38min $56 - $69 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 58min $46–$87* Budget
Train ~11h 3min $69–$203* Comfort

Quick Facts

Estes Park
40.38°N, 105.52°W
America/Denver
2293m 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 161 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 51.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients