Manhattan to Mankato: Road Trip Guide & Distance

368.3 miles 592.7 km · straight line
441.9 miles estimated 711.2 km · driving distance
8h 53min estimated drive time
$43 - $52 estimated fuel cost
~1h 14min flight time
20° NNE bearing direction

How far is Manhattan from Mankato?

The distance from Manhattan to Mankato is 368.3 miles (592.7 km) as the crow flies. Mankato is located NNE of Manhattan. By car, the driving distance is approximately 441.9 miles, taking about 8h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 14min. Both are located in United States — Manhattan in Kansas and Mankato in Minnesota.

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 Manhattan and Mankato. 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 Manhattan to Mankato

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 53min $43 - $52 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 40min $35–$66* Budget
Train ~8h 26min $53–$155* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Manhattan & Mankato

Quick Facts

Manhattan
39.18°N, 96.57°W
America/Chicago
311m elevation
Mankato
44.16°N, 94.01°W
America/Chicago
253m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 123 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 67.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients