How far is Eudora, KS from Hays, KS?

The driving distance from Eudora, KS to Hays, KS is about 240.8 miles (387.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 227.4 miles (365.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
240.76 mi
03h 39m
Flight
227.34 mi
365.87 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
227.34 mi
Kilometers
365.87 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
240.76 mi
Kilometers
387.47 km
Drive Time
03h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hays
Thu, Apr 23, 2:17 AM CDT
Return by in Eudora
Thu, Apr 23, 5:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eudora
2026-04-22T22:37
Arrive Hays
Thu, Apr 23, 2:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:40 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eudora
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Enterprise
KS

City in Dickinson County, Kansas, United States

From Eudora
120.9 mi
01h 49m
To Hays
119.9 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
85°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 28 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Eudora and Hays.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eudora and Hays.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    156 m · 26 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 10th Street

    2359 ft · 1 min · West 10th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North 1400 Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North 1400 Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East 1900 Road

    2436 ft · 1 min · East 1900 Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward KS 10 West: Lawrence

    1201 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    14.7 mi · 17 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit right

    2384 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike

    13.4 mi · 13 min · Kansas Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Kansas Turnpike

    1.5 km · 1 min · Kansas Turnpike

  10. 10

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    91.6 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    115.5 mi · 1 hr 55 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183, Hays, Stockton

    1010 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto North Vine Street

    79 m · 7 sec · North Vine Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward North Vine Street

    104 m · 5 sec · North Vine Street

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto North Vine Street

    944 ft · 21 sec · North Vine Street

  16. 16

    Continue on North Vine Street

    99 m · 8 sec · North Vine Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Vine Street

    40 m · 2 sec · North Vine Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto North Vine Street

    1172 ft · 29 sec · North Vine Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Vine Street

    104 m · 8 sec · North Vine Street

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto North Vine Street

    2425 ft · 1 min · North Vine Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East 27th Street

    1218 ft · 30 sec · East 27th Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2212 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    574 ft · 18 sec · Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn right

    89 m · 21 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Eudora and Hays.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
115 mi · 48%
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
91.6 mi · 38%
KS 10 West
15.4 mi · 6%
Kansas Turnpike
14.3 mi · 6%
North 1400 Road
2.25 mi · 1%
North Vine Street
1.12 mi
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

115 mi · 01h 55m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.4 mi
227.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Enterprise
01h 49m from Eudora
Leave By
9:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Eudora and Sunny near Hays.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Eudora to Hays?

The road trip is about 240.8 miles (387.5 km) and usually takes 03h 39m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Enterprise is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.9 miles from Eudora and 119.9 miles from Hays.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 227.4 miles (365.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.05 one way or $64.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Eudora and Sunny near Hays.

Stop Ideas Near Enterprise

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Enterprise, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Enterprise.

RAIL

Newton

97 mi away
414 North Main St.
RAIL

Hutchinson

118 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eudora and Hays. Straight-line distance: 227.34 mi (365.87 km).

Eudora

#1 Eudora

City in Kansas, United States

Population6,393
Coordinates38.9433400, -95.0985800
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Hays

#2 Hays

City in Kansas, United States

Population20,829
Coordinates38.8791800, -99.3267700
Altitude616
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-95.098862, 38.943342)
End: (-99.32671, 38.879268)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 387 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.5 gal
32.16 L · about $32.05
Round trip
$64.11
17 gal · 64.32 L
Estimated CO2
75.5 kg one way
Round trip: 151.1 kg / 333 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $32.05 $64.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.15 $72.30
Premium $4.65 $39.56 $79.12
Diesel $5.30 $45.08 $90.17

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kansas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Eudora and Hays. The current time is 22:37:50.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.