Las Vegas to Manhattan: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1034.6 miles 1665 km · straight line
1242.7 miles actual route 1999.9 km · driving distance
21h 13min estimated drive time
$120 - $147 estimated fuel cost
~2h 35min flight time
73° ENE bearing direction

How far is Las Vegas from Manhattan?

The distance from Las Vegas to Manhattan is 1034.6 miles (1665 km) as the crow flies. Manhattan is located ENE of Las Vegas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1242.7 miles, taking about 21h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 35min. Both are located in United States — Las Vegas in Nevada 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 Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas to Manhattan

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 13min $120 - $147 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 35min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 28min $99–$186* Budget
Train ~27h 35min $149–$435* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Las Vegas & Manhattan

Quick Facts

Las Vegas
36.17°N, 115.14°W
America/Los_Angeles
610m 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 345 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 86 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM