Manhattan to Walla Walla: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1199.6 miles 1930.6 km · straight line
1439.5 miles estimated 2316.7 km · driving distance
28h 58min estimated drive time
$139 - $171 estimated fuel cost
~2h 55min flight time
300° WNW bearing direction

How far is Manhattan from Walla Walla?

The distance from Manhattan to Walla Walla is 1199.6 miles (1930.6 km) as the crow flies. Walla Walla is located WNW of Manhattan. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1439.5 miles, taking about 28h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 55min. Both are located in United States — Manhattan in Kansas and Walla Walla in Washington.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Manhattan and Walla Walla. 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 Walla Walla

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 28h 58min $139 - $171 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 55min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~34h 46min $115–$216* Budget
Train ~37h 39min $173–$504* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Manhattan & Walla Walla

Quick Facts

Manhattan
39.18°N, 96.57°W
America/Chicago
311m elevation
Walla Walla
46.06°N, 118.34°W
America/Los_Angeles
288m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 400 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 100 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients