How far is Hays, KS from Wamego, KS?
The driving distance from Hays, KS to Wamego, KS is about 179.5 miles (288.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 163.7 miles (263.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hays and Wamego.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hays and Wamego.
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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
4 m · 1 sec · North Vine Street
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Take the exit slight right
949 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
115.4 mi · 1 hr 55 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
52.3 mi · 52 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 99: Alma, Wamego
1241 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left
9.8 mi · 12 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lincoln Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hays and Wamego.
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
115 mi · 01h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hays and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wamego.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hays to Wamego?
The road trip is about 179.5 miles (288.9 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?
Trenton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.6 miles from Hays and 89.9 miles from Wamego.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 163.7 miles (263.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 10:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.87 one way or $47.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hays and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wamego.
Stop Ideas Near Trenton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Trenton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hays and Wamego. Straight-line distance: 163.68 mi (263.42 km).
#1 Hays
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 20,829 |
| Coordinates | 38.8791800, -99.3267700 |
| Altitude | 616 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wamego
City in Pottawatomie County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 4,718 |
| Coordinates | 39.2019400, -96.3050000 |
| Altitude | 302 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wamego (-96.305, 39.20194)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 289 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 14m |
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 | $3.77 | $23.87 | $47.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.92 | $53.84 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.46 | $58.92 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.57 | $67.15 |
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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