How far is Merriam, KS from Hays, KS?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Merriam and Hays is 249.13 miles (400.93 km).
Flight distance from Merriam, KS to Hays, KS is 249.13 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 32 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 29 minutes to travel from Merriam to Hays with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Merriam, Kansas to Hays, Kansas is: 266.4 miles (428.73 km) by car.
Driving from Merriam to Hays will take approximately 04 hours 01 minutes.
#1 Merriam
City in Johnson County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 11128 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°1'25"N 94°41'37"W |
| Latitude | 39.0236200 |
| Longitude | -94.6935700 |
| Altitude | 277 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
Ending point in Hays: (-99.32671,38.879268)
Estimated Travel Time Between Merriam and Hays
The distance between Merriam and Hays is 429 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 45 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 Merriam and Hays. The current time is 06:08:06.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08 hours 52 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 39 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 19 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 26 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 48 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 33 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 19 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 35.58 liters (9.4 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Merriam and Hays.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Merriam to Hays is $31.52 (diesel $44.23).
Kansas gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.35 | $3.66 | $3.98 | $4.71 |
| Total | $31.52 | $34.38 | $37.38 | $44.23 |
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 Merriam and Hays (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
