How far is Park, KS from Hays, KS?
The driving distance from Park, KS to Hays, KS is about 62.4 miles (100.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.7 miles (92.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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
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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 00h 59m.
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
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Park and Hays.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Park and Hays.
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Start on Cottonwood Street
78 m · 13 sec · Cottonwood Street
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Turn right onto 4th Street
890 ft · 44 sec · 4th Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
938 ft · 43 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Old Highway 40
850 ft · 23 sec · Old Highway 40
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Continue straight
1504 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left
1.4 km · 2 min
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Take the ramp left
1021 ft · 25 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 US 183: Hays, Stockton
1031 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Vine Street
119 m · 9 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 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
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Park and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Hays.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Park to Hays?
The road trip is about 62.4 miles (100.5 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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 31.3 miles from Park and 31.1 miles from Hays.
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 4.7 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 4:30 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.41 one way or $16.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Park and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Hays.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Park and Hays. Straight-line distance: 57.71 mi (92.88 km).
#1 Park
City in Gove County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 109 |
| Coordinates | 39.1125100, -100.3587500 |
| Altitude | 838 |
| 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: 100 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.82 | $8.41 | $16.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.19 | $9.22 | $18.43 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $10.02 | $20.04 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $13.03 | $26.05 |
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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