How far is Hays, KS from Wichita, KS?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Hays and Wichita is 135.51 miles (218.08 km).
Flight distance from Hays, KS to Wichita, KS is 135.51 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 22 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 19 minutes to travel from Hays to Wichita with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Hays, Kansas to Wichita, Kansas is: 183.15 miles (294.75 km) by car.
Driving from Hays to Wichita will take approximately 02 hours 37 minutes.
#1 Hays
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 20829 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°52'45"N 99°19'36"W |
| Latitude | 38.8791800 |
| Longitude | -99.3267700 |
| Altitude | 616 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wichita
The largest city in Kansas and the center of the Wichita metropolitan area. It is located in the south-central part of the state. Wichita is known for its aviation industry, its history as a Wild West town, and its many attractions, such as the Mid-America Air Museum and the Exploration Place.
| Population | 391731 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°41'32"N 97°20'15"W |
| Latitude | 37.6922400 |
| Longitude | -97.3375400 |
| Altitude | 396 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Wichita: (-97.33754,37.692338)
Estimated Travel Time Between Hays and Wichita
The distance between Hays and Wichita is 295 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 16 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Hays and Wichita. The current time is 02:48:57.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 06 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 34 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 39 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 03 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 36 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 26 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 17 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 24.46 liters (6.46 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Hays and Wichita.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Hays to Wichita is $21.67 (diesel $30.41).
Kansas gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.35 | $3.66 | $3.98 | $4.71 |
| Total | $21.67 | $23.63 | $25.7 | $30.41 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Kansas ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.353 (Diesel $4.705) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 22, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Hays and Wichita (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
