How far is Park City, KS from Hays, KS?
The driving distance from Park City, KS to Hays, KS is about 176 miles (283.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131.9 miles (212.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.
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
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Human settlement in Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Park City and Hays.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Park City and Hays.
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Start on East Evanston Drive
37 m · 11 sec · East Evanston Drive
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Turn left onto East Parkview Drive
1829 ft · 1 min · East Parkview Drive
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Turn right onto East 61st Street North
1899 ft · 39 sec · East 61st Street North
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Take the ramp right toward I 135 North, US 81, KS 15: Salina
1152 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
16.1 mi · 16 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 Park City 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 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.
Sunny leaving Park City and Sunny near Hays.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Park City to Hays?
The road trip is about 176 miles (283.3 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?
Trenton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.9 miles from Park City and 88.1 miles from Hays.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131.9 miles (212.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.1 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.42 one way or $46.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Park City and Sunny near Hays.
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 Park City and Hays. Straight-line distance: 131.93 mi (212.32 km).
#1 Park City
Human settlement in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 7,764 |
| Coordinates | 37.8000100, -97.3183800 |
| Altitude | 417 |
| 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: 283 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 11m |
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 | $23.42 | $46.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.41 | $52.82 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.90 | $57.80 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.94 | $65.88 |
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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