Hays, KS Road Trips
With 5 routes heading out and 4 heading in, Hays, KS works well as a modest departure point in the Great Plains. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 97-mile quick runs to 266-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Hays, KS head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
Trip Routes
9
Longest Drive
265.7 mi
Leavenworth, KS
Quickest Drive
1h 27m
Salina, KS
Plan Around Hays, KS
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Hays, KS is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Hays, KS
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Hays, KS
Driving from Hays, KS
On average, trips departing from Hays, KS run 183 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 42m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 266 miles (3h 53m), while the shortest is just 97 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Hays, KS include Leavenworth, KS (265.7 mi, 3h 53m), Kansas City, KS (265.1 mi, 3h 45m), Wichita, KS (183.1 mi, 2h 37m), Dodge City, KS (105.2 mi, 1h 49m), and Salina, KS (97.2 mi, 1h 27m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in KS currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 183-mile trip from Hays, KS, budget about $27 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Hays, KS and 4 routes heading into Hays, KS, covering 9 total connections. Distances range from 97 to 266 miles.
The longest mapped route from Hays, KS covers 266 miles and takes approximately 3h 53m. Shorter options start at just 97 miles.
The average route from Hays, KS runs about 183 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 42m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 183-mile trip from Hays, KS costs roughly $27 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Hays, KS include Leavenworth, KS, Kansas City, KS, Wichita, KS and Dodge City, KS. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
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