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Distance from Clay Center to Manhattan

Driving Distance
42 mi 67.7 km
Flying Distance
32.6 mi 52.4 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Clay Center, Kansas to Manhattan, Kansas is 42 mi (67.7 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 32.6 mi (52.4 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 4 min

The estimated travel time by road is 50 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, moderate in a east direction. Average speeds around 46 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Clay Center
Place Clay Center
State/Province Kansas
Country US
Latitude 39.376941
Longitude -97.124743
GPS 39.376941° N, 97.124743° W
Local Time 10:57 PM
Timezone America/Chicago

Destination:

Manhattan
Place Manhattan
State/Province Kansas
Country US
Latitude 39.179475
Longitude -96.573317
GPS 39.179475° N, 96.573317° W
Local Time 10:57 PM
Timezone America/Chicago

Journey Summary

Traveling from Clay Center, Kansas to Manhattan, Kansas covers 42 mi (67.7 km) in a east direction. This mixed highways and local roads, moderate route typically takes 50 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 2 route options between these locations (37.3-42.0 miles / 60-68 km). The primary route shown here saves 5 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 46 mph (74 km/h).

Available Routes

US-24 E and Anderson Ave
42 mi 50 minutes
Shortest
Broughton Rd and Anderson Ave
37.3 mi 46 minutes
Fastest

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.