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Trip from Park City, KS to Hays, KS

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h

Distance

176 mi

283 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

EV Charging

Good

6 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
2h 50m ★
6 AM
3h 1m
8 AM
3h 24m
10 AM
3h 9m
12 PM
3h 7m
3 PM
3h 10m
5 PM
3h 23m
8 PM
2h 54m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Park City, KS to Hays, KS covers 176 miles and takes about 3h 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, North Vine Street 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 $27.52 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

88 miles from Park City, KS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 30m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h. Total distance: 176 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (46%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

The drive from Park City, KS to Hays, KS covers 176 miles and takes about 3h, 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 23 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 3h drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.9 miles (I 135; US 81; KS 15): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 173.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the ramp toward I 135 North, US 81, KS 15: Salina

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 135 North, US 81, KS 15: Salina
5
0.9 mi into trip | ~2m in | I 135; US 81; KS 15

Merge onto I 135; US 81; KS 15

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes.
5
173.8 mi into trip | ~2h 55m in

Take the exit toward US 183, Hays, Stockton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 183, Hays, Stockton
7
174 mi into trip | ~2h 56m 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.
6
174.4 mi into trip | ~2h 57m in | US 183 / North Vine Street

Enter roundabout onto US 183 / North Vine Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway 91.3 mi 1h 31m
I 135 81.4 mi 1h 21m
North Vine Street 1.1 mi 2m
Main Street 0.5 mi 1m
East 61st Street North 0.4 mi <1m
East Parkview Drive 0.3 mi 1m
East 27th Street 0.2 mi <1m
East Evanston Drive <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway — 91.3 mi, about 1h 31m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Park City, KS and Hays, KS.

1

Start on East Evanston Drive

122 ft · 10 sec · East Evanston Drive
2

Turn left onto East Parkview Drive

0.3 mi · 1 min · East Parkview Drive
3

Turn right onto East 61st Street North

0.4 mi · 38 sec · East 61st Street North
4

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward I 135 North, US 81, KS 15: Salina
5

Merge onto I 135; US 81; KS 15

16 mi · 16 min · I 135; US 81; KS 15
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6

Continue on I 135; US 50; US 81

2.1 mi · 2 min · I 135; US 50; US 81
7

Continue on I 135; US 81

63 mi · 1 hr 3 min · I 135; US 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 41 sec
Toward I 70 West: Hays
9

Merge onto I 70; US 40

91 mi · 1 hr 31 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Toward US 183, Hays, Stockton
11

Merge onto US 183

260 ft · 6 sec · North Vine Street
Use the right lane.
12

Enter roundabout onto US 183

342 ft · 4 sec · North Vine Street
13

Continue on US 183

0.2 mi · 21 sec · North Vine Street
14

Continue on US 183

323 ft · 8 sec · North Vine Street
15

Enter roundabout onto US 183

132 ft · 2 sec · North Vine Street
16

Continue on US 183

0.2 mi · 28 sec · North Vine Street
17

Enter roundabout onto US 183

341 ft · 8 sec · North Vine Street
18

Continue on US 183

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Vine Street
19

Turn right onto East 27th Street

0.2 mi · 29 sec · East 27th Street
20

Turn left onto Main Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Main Street
21

At end of road, turn left onto Main Street

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Main Street
22

Turn right

292 ft · 21 sec
23

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 88 miles from Park City, KS, or about 1h 30m 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 39 miles or 40m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 88 miles or 1h 30m 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 26m

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 Park City, 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 Park City, KS

This is one driving day of about 176 miles and 3h.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from Park City, 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 88 mi from Park City, KS · 1h 30m into the drive

city in and the county seat of Saline County, Kansas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Salina, KS

88 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.

Popular next leg

Salina, KS to Hays, KS

97.8 mi · 1h 44m

Pacing Suggestions

Moundridge, KS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Salina, KS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 88 miles from Park City, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 91.3 miles.

Arriving in Hays, KS

The final approach into Hays, 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 Hays, KS.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

TRIO Tap House

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Hays, Kansas

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 176

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+17856212221

Visit website

Pheasant Run | Pancake House

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Hays, Kansas

1 mi

TRIO Tap House

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 176

Hays, Kansas

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+17856212221

Visit website

Pheasant Run | Pancake House

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 176

Hays, Kansas

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+17856281044

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 176

Hays, Kansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Rivian Adventure Network

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 176

Hays, Kansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18337484267

Visit website

InCharge Energy Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 176

Hays, Kansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18333994638

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 50.3

McPherson, Kansas

+18332172197

EV Connect Charging Station

2.4 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 50.3

McPherson, Kansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

5 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 75.4

Salina, Kansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Arcade 11 Bar & Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 176

Hays, Kansas

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+17856214443

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$27.52 one way

$55.03 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 62 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $30.21 $60.42
premium $4.89 $33.87 $67.74
diesel $5.61 $38.86 $77.72

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$28

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 61.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 52.8 0 $18.48 $8.45
Efficient EV 44 0 $15.40 $7.04
EV Truck/SUV 70.4 0 $24.64 $11.26

Gas CO2

62 kg

EV CO2

21 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Park City, KS

Evening in Park City on Friday

Local time

8:53 PM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hays, KS

Evening in Hays on Friday

Local time

8:53 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

7 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 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 Park City, KS to Hays, KS covers 176 miles and takes about 3h 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, North Vine Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 88 miles from Park City, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.52 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 is a straightforward 3h drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.9 miles (I 135; US 81; KS 15): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 173.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

The route from Park City, KS to Hays, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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