Fort Collins to Manhattan: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Fort Collins from Manhattan?

The distance from Fort Collins to Manhattan is 461.4 miles (742.6 km) as the crow flies. Manhattan is located E of Fort Collins. By car, the driving distance is approximately 553.7 miles, taking about 11h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 26min. Both are located in United States — Fort Collins 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 Fort Collins 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.