The drive from Coffeyville, KS to Hays, KS covers 318.2 miles and takes about 5h 49m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, I 135, Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 91.3 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $49.75 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
159.1 miles from Coffeyville, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 7m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 49m. Total distance: 318.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Coffeyville, KS to Hays, KS covers 318.2 miles and takes about 5h 49m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 91.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near US 166; US 169 / Northeast Street.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 318.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (US 166; US 169 / Northeast Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 128.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 139.1 miles (KS 96): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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1 mi into trip|~2m in|US 166; US 169 / Northeast Street
Turn left onto US 166; US 169 / Northeast Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
128.7 mi into trip|~2h 33m in
Take the exit toward I 35, KS 96: Kansas Turnpike
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 35, KS 96: Kansas Turnpike
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139.1 mi into trip|~2h 46m in|KS 96
Keep slight right at fork onto KS 96 toward I 135 North, KS 96 West, US 81 North, KS 15 North: Salina, Hutchinson
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 135 North, KS 96 West, US 81 North, KS...
7
316.3 mi into trip|~5h 45m in|US 183 / North Vine Street
Merge onto US 183 / North Vine Street
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
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316.6 mi into trip|~5h 45m in|US 183 / North Vine Street
Enter roundabout onto US 183 / North Vine Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Coffeyville, KS to Hays, KS, road signs begin pointing toward Hutchinson along the way.
Hutchinson
139.1 mi in|~2h 46m|via KS 96
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
91.3 mi
1h 31m
I 135
83.3 mi
1h 23m
Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
61.6 mi
1h 11m
US 400
23.6 mi
27m
Northeast Street
19.8 mi
23m
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
17.9 mi
21m
KS 96
12.3 mi
14m
US 169
3.6 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 91.3 mi, about 1h 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coffeyville, KS and Hays, KS.
1
Start on West 7th Street
210 ft·11 sec·West 7th Street
2
Turn right onto South Walnut Street
381 ft·21 sec·South Walnut Street
3
Turn left onto East 8th Street
0.9 mi·2 min·East 8th Street
4
Turn left onto US 166; US 169
20 mi·23 min·Northeast Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Continue on US 169
3.6 mi·4 min·US 169
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
7
Merge onto US 400
24 mi·27 min·US 400
8
Enter roundabout onto US 400
170 ft·2 sec·Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
9
Continue on US 400
62 mi·1 hr 11 min·Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
10
Continue on US 54; US 77; US 400
7.3 mi·8 min·Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
11
Continue on US 54; US 77; US 400
0.7 mi·1 min·East 7th Avenue
12
Continue on US 54; US 400
11 mi·13 min·Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward I 35, KS 96: Kansas Turnpike
14
Continue on KS 96
10 mi·11 min·KS 96
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto KS 96
2.2 mi·2 min·KS 96
Toward I 135 North, KS 96 West, US 81 North, KS 15 North: Salina, HutchinsonUse the slight right lane.
16
Continue on I 135; US 81; KS 15
18 mi·18 min·I 135; US 81; KS 15
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
17
Continue on I 135; US 50; US 81
2.1 mi·2 min·I 135; US 50; US 81
18
Continue on I 135; US 81
63 mi·1 hr 3 min·I 135; US 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi·41 sec
Toward I 70 West: Hays
20
Merge onto I 70; US 40
91 mi·1 hr 31 min·Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward US 183, Hays, Stockton
22
Merge onto US 183
260 ft·6 sec·North Vine Street
Use the right lane.
23
Enter roundabout onto US 183
342 ft·4 sec·North Vine Street
24
Continue on US 183
0.2 mi·21 sec·North Vine Street
25
Continue on US 183
323 ft·8 sec·North Vine Street
26
Enter roundabout onto US 183
132 ft·2 sec·North Vine Street
27
Continue on US 183
0.2 mi·28 sec·North Vine Street
28
Enter roundabout onto US 183
341 ft·8 sec·North Vine Street
29
Continue on US 183
0.5 mi·1 min·North Vine Street
30
Turn right onto East 27th Street
0.2 mi·29 sec·East 27th Street
31
Turn left onto Main Street
0.4 mi·1 min·Main Street
32
At end of road, turn left onto Main Street
0.1 mi·17 sec·Main Street
33
Turn right
292 ft·21 sec
34
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 159.1 miles from Coffeyville, KS, or about 3h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 91.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 70 miles or 1h 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 159.1 miles or 3h 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hays, KS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Coffeyville, KS so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Coffeyville, KS
This is one driving day of about 318.2 miles and 5h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 70 miles from Coffeyville, KS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway for about 91.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 159.1 mi from Coffeyville, KS
· 3h 7m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$49.75 one way
$99.49 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg111 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$54.62
$109.24
premium
$4.89
$61.23
$122.47
diesel
$5.61
$70.25
$140.51
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$50
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$75–$100
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 111.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
95.5
1
$33.41
$15.27
Efficient EV
79.6
0
$27.84
$12.73
EV Truck/SUV
127.3
1
$44.55
$20.36
Gas CO2
111 kg
EV CO2
37 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Coffeyville, KS
Night
in Coffeyville on Friday
Local time
9:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Hays, KS
Night
in Hays on Friday
Local time
9:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
30 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 49m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Coffeyville, KS to Hays, KS covers 318.2 miles and takes about 5h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, I 135, Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 159.1 miles from Coffeyville, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $49.75 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 318.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (US 166; US 169 / Northeast Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 128.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 139.1 miles (KS 96): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Coffeyville, KS to Hays, KS, road signs begin pointing toward Hutchinson along the way.
