Origin
Hays, KS
Evening in Hays on Tuesday
Local time
5:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hays, KS to Mulvane, KS
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
3h 32m
Distance
198.1 mi
319 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 20m
★
6 AM
3h 32m
8 AM
3h 57m
10 AM
3h 41m
12 PM
3h 38m
3 PM
3h 42m
5 PM
3h 56m
8 PM
3h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hays, KS
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Mulvane, KS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hays, KS to Mulvane, KS covers 198.1 miles and takes about 3h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 135, Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, South Southeast Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 91.4 miles on I 135. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.97 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
99.1 miles from Hays, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 41m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Hays, KS to Mulvane, KS covers 198.1 miles and takes about 3h 32m, 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 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 135 is the longest continuous segment at about 91.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Main Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 198.1 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (US 183 / North Vine Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 92.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
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US 183 / North Vine Street
Enter roundabout onto US 183 / North Vine Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
92.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 35m in
Take the exit toward I 135 South, US 81 South: Wichita
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 135 South, US 81 South: Wichita
5
93.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 36m in
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I 135; US 81
Merge onto I 135; US 81
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
184.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 10m in
Take the exit toward Pawnee Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 3B
Toward Pawnee Avenue
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 135 | 91.4 mi | 1h 34m |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 90.9 mi | 1h 30m |
| South Southeast Boulevard | 9.7 mi | 14m |
| North Baltimore Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Eisenhower Memorial Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
| North 2nd Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| North Vine Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 135
— 91.4 mi, about 1h 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hays, KS and Mulvane, KS.
1
Start on this road
292 ft
·
26 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Main Street
3
Continue on Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
4
Turn right onto West 27th Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
West 27th Street
5
Turn left onto US 183
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Vine Street
6
Enter roundabout onto US 183
346 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Vine Street
7
Continue on US 183
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
North Vine Street
8
Enter roundabout onto US 183
127 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Vine Street
9
Continue on US 183
342 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Vine Street
10
Continue on US 183
14 ft
·
0 sec
·
North Vine Street
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
12
Merge onto I 70; US 40
91 mi
·
1 hr 30 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 135 South, US 81 South: Wichita
14
Merge onto I 135; US 81
63 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
I 135; US 81
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on I 135; US 50; US 81
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I 135; US 50; US 81
16
Continue on I 135; US 81
26 mi
·
29 min
·
I 135; US 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 3B
Toward Pawnee Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn right onto East Pawnee Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
East Pawnee Street
19
Turn left onto South Southeast Boulevard
7.3 mi
·
11 min
·
South Southeast Boulevard
20
Continue on KS 15
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Baltimore Avenue
21
Continue on KS 15
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
South Southeast Boulevard
22
Continue on KS 15
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Eisenhower Memorial Highway
23
Turn right onto North 2nd Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
North 2nd Avenue
24
Arrive at destination
Prather Street
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 99.1 miles from Hays, KS, or about 1h 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 91.4 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 80 miles or 1h 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 99.1 miles or 1h 41m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mulvane, KS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hays, 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 Hays, KS
This is one driving day of about 198.1 miles and 3h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hays, 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 I 135 for about 91.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 99.1 mi from Hays, KS · 1h 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
99 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 99.1 miles from Hays, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 135 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 91.4 miles.
Arriving in Mulvane, KS
The final approach into Mulvane, KS usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Mulvane, KS.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.97 one way
$61.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
69 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $34.00 | $68.01 |
| premium | $4.89 | $38.12 | $76.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $43.74 | $87.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 69.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 59.4 | 0 | $20.80 | $9.51 |
| Efficient EV | 49.5 | 0 | $17.33 | $7.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 79.2 | 0 | $27.73 | $12.68 |
Gas CO2
69 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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.
Destination
Mulvane, KS
Evening in Mulvane on Tuesday
Local time
5:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Newton, KS
99 mi in
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
34 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
3h 32m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Hays, KS to Mulvane, KS covers 198.1 miles and takes about 3h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 135, Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, South Southeast Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 99.1 miles from Hays, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.97 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 198.1 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (US 183 / North Vine Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 92.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Hays, KS to Mulvane, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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