How far is Wichita, KS from Hays, KS?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Wichita and Hays is 135.51 miles (218.08 km).

Flight distance from Wichita, KS to Hays, KS is 135.51 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 22 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 20 minutes to travel from Wichita to Hays with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Wichita, Kansas to Hays, Kansas is: 183.73 miles (295.68 km) by car.

Driving from Wichita to Hays will take approximately 02 hours 41 minutes.

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#1 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
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Wichita and Hays

The distance between Wichita and Hays is 296 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 17 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 Wichita and Hays. The current time is 19:26:18.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 06 hours 07 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 35 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 40 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 03 hours 03 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 37 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 24.54 liters (6.48 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Wichita and Hays.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Wichita to Hays is $21.74 (diesel $30.5).

Kansas gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.35 $3.66 $3.98 $4.71
Total $21.74 $23.71 $25.78 $30.5

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 23, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Wichita and Hays (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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