Houston to Manhattan: Road Trip Guide & Distance

654.7 miles 1053.6 km · straight line
731.5 miles actual route 1177.2 km · driving distance
12h 59min estimated drive time
$70 - $87 estimated fuel cost
~1h 49min flight time
354° N bearing direction

How far is Houston from Manhattan?

The distance from Houston to Manhattan is 654.7 miles (1053.6 km) as the crow flies. Manhattan is located N of Houston. By car, the driving distance is approximately 731.5 miles, taking about 12h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 49min. Both are located in United States — Houston 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 North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road.

Coordinates come from public place data for Houston 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 Houston to Manhattan

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 59min $70 - $87 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 49min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 35min $59–$110* Budget
Train ~16h 53min $88–$256* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Houston & Manhattan

Quick Facts

Houston
29.76°N, 95.37°W
America/Chicago
15m 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 218 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM