Origin
Park, KS
Night in Park on Thursday
Local time
10:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Park, KS to Hays, KS
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 8m
Distance
62.8 mi
101 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Park, KS
Egor Komarov
Hays, KS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Park, KS to Hays, KS covers 62.8 miles and takes about 1h 8m 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, KS 211, North Vine Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 59.1 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.82 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 62.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (2%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 8m drive with frequent turns across 62.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 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 59.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Old Highway 40.
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 1h 8m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Old Highway 40): Navigation decision point; at 61 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 61.2 miles (US 183 / North Vine Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Old Highway 40
Turn right onto Old Highway 40
Navigation decision point
5
61 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m 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
6
61.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
US 183 / North Vine Street
Enter roundabout onto US 183 / North Vine Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
61.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
US 183 / North Vine Street
Enter roundabout onto US 183 / North Vine Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
62.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 59.1 mi | 59m |
| KS 211 | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| North Vine Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| East 27th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 4th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Old Highway 40 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Cottonwood Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 59.1 mi, about 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Park, KS and Hays, KS.
1
Start on Cottonwood Street
255 ft
·
12 sec
·
Cottonwood Street
2
Turn right onto 4th Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
4th Street
3
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Main Street
4
Turn right onto Old Highway 40
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Old Highway 40
5
Continue on KS 211
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
KS 211
6
Turn left onto KS 211
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
KS 211
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
8
Merge onto I 70; US 40
59 mi
·
59 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward US 183: Hays, Stockton
10
Merge onto US 183
391 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Vine Street
11
Enter roundabout onto US 183
132 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Vine Street
12
Continue on US 183
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
North Vine Street
13
Enter roundabout onto US 183
341 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Vine Street
14
Continue on US 183
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Vine Street
15
Turn right onto East 27th Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
East 27th Street
16
Turn left onto Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
17
At end of road, turn left onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Main Street
18
Turn right
292 ft
·
21 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.4 mi from Park, KS · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.4 miles from Park, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.82 one way
$19.64 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.78 | $21.56 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.09 | $24.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.87 | $27.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.59 | $3.01 |
| Efficient EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.49 | $2.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.1 | 0 | $8.79 | $4.02 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Hays, KS
Night in Hays on Thursday
Local time
10:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 8m 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, KS to Hays, KS covers 62.8 miles and takes about 1h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, KS 211, North Vine Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.4 miles from Park, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.82 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 1h 8m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Old Highway 40): Navigation decision point; at 61 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 61.2 miles (US 183 / North Vine Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Park, KS to Hays, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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