How far is Fairmount, KS from Hays, KS?

The driving distance from Fairmount, KS to Hays, KS is about 259 miles (416.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 236.6 miles (380.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 30m 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
258.96 mi
03h 45m
Flight
236.64 mi
380.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
236.64 mi
Kilometers
380.83 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
258.96 mi
Kilometers
416.76 km
Drive Time
03h 45m

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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 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hays
Tue, Apr 14, 11:56 PM CDT
Return by in Fairmount
Wed, Apr 15, 3:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairmount
2026-04-14T20:11
Arrive Hays
Tue, Apr 14, 11:56 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 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
9:30 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fairmount
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
Chapman
KS

City in Kansas, USA

From Fairmount
129.4 mi
01h 52m
To Hays
129.6 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 21 mph SSW
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 21 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wood Road

    31 m · 6 sec · Wood Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 154th Street

    1838 ft · 1 min · 154th Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Fairmount Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Fairmount Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North 139th Street

    6.4 mi · 8 min · North 139th Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I 70 West: Topeka

    2222 ft · 56 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike

    40.1 mi · 40 min · Kansas Turnpike

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Kansas Turnpike

    1.5 km · 1 min · Kansas Turnpike

  8. 8

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

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

  9. 9

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

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

  10. 10

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

    1010 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto North Vine Street

    79 m · 7 sec · North Vine Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward North Vine Street

    104 m · 5 sec · North Vine Street

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto North Vine Street

    944 ft · 21 sec · North Vine Street

  14. 14

    Continue on North Vine Street

    99 m · 8 sec · North Vine Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Vine Street

    40 m · 2 sec · North Vine Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto North Vine Street

    1172 ft · 29 sec · North Vine Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Vine Street

    104 m · 8 sec · North Vine Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto North Vine Street

    2425 ft · 1 min · North Vine Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East 27th Street

    1218 ft · 30 sec · East 27th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2212 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  21. 21

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

    574 ft · 18 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right

    89 m · 21 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairmount 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
23 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
115 mi · 45%
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
91.6 mi · 35%
Kansas Turnpike
41.1 mi · 16%
North 139th Street
6.42 mi · 2%
Fairmount Road
1.86 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 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.4 mi
236.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chapman
01h 52m from Fairmount
Leave By
9:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fairmount and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hays.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 259 miles (416.8 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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?

Chapman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.4 miles from Fairmount and 129.6 miles from Hays.

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

The direct path is about 236.6 miles (380.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.4 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 9:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.47 one way or $68.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fairmount and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hays.

Stop Ideas Near Chapman

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Chapman, 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 Chapman.

RAIL

Newton

107 mi away
414 North Main St.
RAIL

Topeka

118 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairmount and Hays. Straight-line distance: 236.64 mi (380.83 km).

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#1 Fairmount

Township in Leavenworth County, Kansas

Population481
Coordinates39.1916700, -94.9355200
Altitude297
CountryUnited States
Hays

#2 Hays

City in Kansas, United States

Population20,829
Coordinates38.8791800, -99.3267700
Altitude616
CountryUnited States
Start: (-94.935518, 39.191815)
End: (-99.32671, 38.879268)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 417 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.14 gal
34.59 L · about $34.47
Round trip
$68.93
18.28 gal · 69.18 L
Estimated CO2
81.2 kg one way
Round trip: 162.5 kg / 358 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $34.47 $68.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.87 $77.74
Premium $4.65 $42.54 $85.08
Diesel $5.30 $48.48 $96.96

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairmount and Hays. The current time is 20:11:32.

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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.