Manhattan to Plano: Road Trip Guide & Distance

425.9 miles 685.5 km · straight line
511.1 miles estimated 822.6 km · driving distance
10h 17min estimated drive time
$49 - $61 estimated fuel cost
~1h 21min flight time
181° S bearing direction

How far is Manhattan from Plano?

The distance from Manhattan to Plano is 425.9 miles (685.5 km) as the crow flies. Plano is located S of Manhattan. By car, the driving distance is approximately 511.1 miles, taking about 10h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 21min. Both are located in United States — Manhattan in Kansas and Plano in Texas.

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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

Coordinates come from public place data for Manhattan and Plano. 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 Plano

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 17min $49 - $61 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 20min $41–$77* Budget
Train ~9h 46min $61–$179* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Manhattan & Plano

Quick Facts

Manhattan
39.18°N, 96.57°W
America/Chicago
311m elevation
Plano
33.02°N, 96.70°W
America/Chicago
203m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 142 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 58.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients