How far is Hays, KS from Park, KS?
The driving distance from Hays, KS to Park, KS is about 62.9 miles (101.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.7 miles (92.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 01h 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hays and Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hays and Park.
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Start on the route
89 m · 27 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
574 ft · 17 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
2212 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto West 27th Street
1218 ft · 26 sec · West 27th Street
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Turn left onto North Vine Street
2458 ft · 1 min · North Vine Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Vine Street
105 m · 8 sec · North Vine Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Vine Street
1160 ft · 28 sec · North Vine Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Vine Street
39 m · 2 sec · North Vine Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Vine Street
104 m · 8 sec · North Vine Street
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Continue on North Vine Street
928 ft · 21 sec · North Vine Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward North Vine Street
104 m · 5 sec · North Vine Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Vine Street
61 m · 9 sec · North Vine Street
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Take the exit right
959 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
59.1 mi · 59 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 211, Park
958 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Old Highway 40
850 ft · 29 sec · Old Highway 40
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Turn left onto Main Street
938 ft · 43 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto 4th Street
890 ft · 44 sec · 4th Street
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Turn left onto Cottonwood Street
78 m · 11 sec · Cottonwood Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cottonwood Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hays and Park.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
59.1 mi · 00h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Hays and Mostly Clear near Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hays to Park?
The road trip is about 62.9 miles (101.3 km) and usually takes 01h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
WaKeeney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.4 miles from Hays and 31.6 miles from Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.7 miles (92.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:12 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.48 one way or $16.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Hays and Mostly Clear near Park.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hays and Park. Straight-line distance: 57.71 mi (92.88 km).
#1 Hays
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 20,829 |
| Coordinates | 38.8791800, -99.3267700 |
| Altitude | 616 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Park
City in Gove County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 109 |
| Coordinates | 39.1125100, -100.3587500 |
| Altitude | 838 |
| Country | United States |
End: Park (-100.35875, 39.11251)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 101 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.82 | $8.48 | $16.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.19 | $9.30 | $18.60 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $10.11 | $20.22 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $13.14 | $26.29 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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