How far is Mulvane, KS from Hays, KS?
The driving distance from Mulvane, KS to Hays, KS is about 197.4 miles (317.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 149.1 miles (239.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 10m 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.
Flight 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 03h 05m.
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.
The most populous city in Saline County, Kansas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mulvane and Hays.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mulvane and Hays.
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Start on Prather Street
36 m · 5 sec · Prather Street
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Continue on North 2nd Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · North 2nd Avenue
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Turn left onto Eisenhower Memorial Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · Eisenhower Memorial Highway
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Continue on Southeast Boulevard
2.4 mi · 4 min · Southeast Boulevard
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Continue on South Baltimore Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Baltimore Avenue
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Continue on South Southeast Boulevard
6.3 mi · 10 min · South Southeast Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 135 North, US 81 North, KS 15 North: Salina
2001 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
27.1 mi · 30 min
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
63.2 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Hays
1185 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
91.3 mi · 1 hr 31 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 183, Hays, Stockton
1010 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Vine Street
79 m · 7 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
944 ft · 21 sec · North Vine Street
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Continue on North Vine Street
99 m · 8 sec · North Vine Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Vine Street
40 m · 2 sec · North Vine Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Vine Street
1172 ft · 29 sec · North Vine Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Vine Street
104 m · 8 sec · North Vine Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Vine Street
2425 ft · 1 min · North Vine Street
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Turn right onto East 27th Street
1218 ft · 30 sec · East 27th Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
2212 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
574 ft · 18 sec · Main Street
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Turn right
89 m · 21 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mulvane and Hays.
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
91.3 mi · 01h 31m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mulvane 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 Mulvane to Hays?
The road trip is about 197.4 miles (317.7 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?
Salina is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.2 miles from Mulvane and 98.2 miles from Hays.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 149.1 miles (239.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.3 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 $26.28 one way or $52.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mulvane and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hays.
Stop Ideas Near Salina
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 Salina.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mulvane and Hays. Straight-line distance: 149.05 mi (239.87 km).
#1 Mulvane
City in Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 6,566 |
| Coordinates | 37.4744600, -97.2439300 |
| Altitude | 376 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hays
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 20,829 |
| Coordinates | 38.8791800, -99.3267700 |
| Altitude | 616 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-99.32671, 38.879268)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 318 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 27m |
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 | $26.28 | $52.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.64 | $59.29 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $32.44 | $64.88 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $36.97 | $73.94 |
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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