Hays, KS Road Trips

With 9 routes heading out and 6 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 318-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Hays, KS head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

15

Longest Drive

337.9 mi

Fort Scott, KS

Quickest Drive

1h 42m

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.

Fort Scott, KS to Hays, KS 337.9 mi · 5h 8m Shawnee, KS to Hays, KS 263.8 mi · 3h 51m Atchison, KS to Hays, KS 255.8 mi · 4h 31m Colby, KS to Hays, KS 109.4 mi · 1h 54m

Continue From Hays, KS

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Hays, KS to Fort Scott, KS 317.8 mi · 5h 53m Hays, KS to Leavenworth, KS 265.9 mi · 4h 40m Hays, KS to Kansas City, KS 265.4 mi · 4h 35m Hays, KS to Atchison, KS 255.1 mi · 4h 30m

Trips from Hays, KS

Hays, KS to Fort Scott, KS

317.8 mi 5h 53m

Hays, KS to Leavenworth, KS

265.9 mi 4h 40m

Hays, KS to Kansas City, KS

265.4 mi 4h 35m

Hays, KS to Atchison, KS

255.1 mi 4h 30m

Hays, KS to Wichita, KS

182.7 mi 3h 9m

Hays, KS to Attica, KS

161.2 mi 3h 38m

Hays, KS to Colby, KS

109.5 mi 1h 55m

Hays, KS to Dodge City, KS

105.5 mi 2h 12m

Hays, KS to Salina, KS

97.3 mi 1h 42m

Driving from Hays, KS

Expect an average of 196 miles and about 3h 35m behind the wheel when leaving Hays, KS. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 318 miles (5h 53m), while the shortest is just 97 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Hays, KS most often head toward Fort Scott, KS (317.8 mi, 5h 53m), Leavenworth, KS (265.9 mi, 4h 40m), Kansas City, KS (265.4 mi, 4h 35m), Atchison, KS (255.1 mi, 4h 30m), and Wichita, KS (182.7 mi, 3h 9m). 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 196-mile trip from Hays, KS, budget about $29 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 9 mapped routes leaving Hays, KS and 6 routes heading into Hays, KS, covering 15 total connections. Distances range from 97 to 318 miles.

The longest mapped route from Hays, KS covers 318 miles and takes approximately 5h 53m. Shorter options start at just 97 miles.

The average route from Hays, KS runs about 196 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 35m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 196-mile trip from Hays, KS costs roughly $29 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 Fort Scott, KS, Leavenworth, KS, Kansas City, KS and Atchison, KS. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.