Origin
Tonganoxie, KS
Afternoon in Tonganoxie on Thursday
Local time
1:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tonganoxie, KS to Hays, KS
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 39m
Distance
241.8 mi
389 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 27m
★
6 AM
3h 39m
8 AM
4h 4m
10 AM
3h 48m
12 PM
3h 46m
3 PM
3h 49m
5 PM
4h 3m
8 PM
3h 32m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Tonganoxie, KS to Hays, KS covers 241.8 miles and takes about 3h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Bury Street, East 4th Street, West Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.80 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
120.9 miles from Tonganoxie, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 49m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 39m. Total distance: 241.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 39m drive with frequent turns across 241.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Bury Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
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.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 39m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Tonganoxie, KS to Hays, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bury Street | — | — |
| East 4th Street | — | — |
| West Street | — | — |
| Chieftain Road | — | — |
| Honey Creek Road | — | — |
| 222nd Street | — | — |
| Kansas Turnpike | — | — |
| Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Bury Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tonganoxie, KS and Hays, KS.
1
Start on the route
30 ft
·
4 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Bury Street
164 ft
·
10 sec
·
Bury Street
3
Turn right onto East 4th Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East 4th Street
4
Turn left onto West Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Street
5
Continue on Chieftain Road
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Chieftain Road
6
Turn left onto Honey Creek Road
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Honey Creek Road
7
Continue on 222nd Street
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
222nd Street
8
Take the ramp right
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
9
Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
28 mi
·
27 min
·
Kansas Turnpike
10
Keep slight right to continue on Kansas Turnpike
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Kansas Turnpike
11
Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
92 mi
·
1 hr 34 min
·
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
12
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
115 mi
·
1 hr 55 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
13
Take the exit slight right toward US 183, Hays, Stockton
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
US 183, Hays, Stockton
14
Merge slight left onto North Vine Street
259 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Vine Street
15
Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward North Vine Street
341 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Vine Street
16
Exit the roundabout onto North Vine Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
North Vine Street
17
Continue on North Vine Street
325 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Vine Street
18
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Vine Street
131 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Vine Street
19
Exit the roundabout onto North Vine Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
North Vine Street
20
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Vine Street
341 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Vine Street
21
Exit the roundabout onto North Vine Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Vine Street
22
Turn right onto East 27th Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
East 27th Street
23
Turn left onto Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
24
At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Main Street
25
Turn right
292 ft
·
21 sec
26
Arrive at your 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 120.9 miles from Tonganoxie, KS, or about 1h 49m into the drive.
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 53 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 120.9 miles or 1h 49m 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 59m
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 Tonganoxie, 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 Tonganoxie, KS
This is one driving day of about 241.8 miles and 3h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 miles from Tonganoxie, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 120.9 mi from Tonganoxie, KS · 1h 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
121 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 53 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 120.9 miles from Tonganoxie, 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.
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.80 one way
$75.61 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
85 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $41.51 | $83.01 |
| premium | $4.89 | $46.53 | $93.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $53.39 | $106.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 84.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 72.5 | 0 | $25.39 | $11.61 |
| Efficient EV | 60.5 | 0 | $21.16 | $9.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 96.7 | 1 | $33.85 | $15.48 |
Gas CO2
85 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Afternoon in Hays on Thursday
Local time
1:39 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
11 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 39m 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 Tonganoxie, KS to Hays, KS covers 241.8 miles and takes about 3h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Bury Street, East 4th Street, West Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 120.9 miles from Tonganoxie, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $37.80 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 39m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Tonganoxie, KS to Hays, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Tonganoxie, KS to Hays, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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