How far is Prairie Village, KS from Hays, KS?

The driving distance from Prairie Village, KS to Hays, KS is about 269.6 miles (433.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 252.3 miles (406.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 08m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
269.63 mi
04h 04m
Flight
252.33 mi
406.08 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
252.33 mi
Kilometers
406.08 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
269.63 mi
Kilometers
433.93 km
Drive Time
04h 04m

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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 04h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hays
Fri, May 1, 6:55 AM CDT
Return by in Prairie Village
Fri, May 1, 10:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Prairie Village
2026-05-01T02:51
Arrive Hays
Fri, May 1, 6:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Prairie Village
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Junction City
KS

City in and county seat of Geary County, Kansas

From Prairie Village
135.3 mi
02h 02m
To Hays
134.3 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NNE
Destination
63°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Prairie Village and Hays.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Prairie Village and Hays.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    721 ft · 59 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 75th Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · West 75th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Metcalf Avenue

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Metcalf Avenue

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Harry Darby Memorial Highway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Harry Darby Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward I 70 West: Topeka

    1475 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto Kansas Turnpike

    50.8 mi · 52 min · Kansas Turnpike

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Kansas Turnpike

    1.5 km · 1 min · Kansas Turnpike

  8. 8

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    91.6 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    115.5 mi · 1 hr 55 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183, Hays, Stockton

    1010 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto North Vine Street

    79 m · 7 sec · North Vine Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward North Vine Street

    104 m · 5 sec · North Vine Street

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto North Vine Street

    944 ft · 21 sec · North Vine Street

  14. 14

    Continue on North Vine Street

    99 m · 8 sec · North Vine Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Vine Street

    40 m · 2 sec · North Vine Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto North Vine Street

    1172 ft · 29 sec · North Vine Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Vine Street

    104 m · 8 sec · North Vine Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto North Vine Street

    2425 ft · 1 min · North Vine Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East 27th Street

    1218 ft · 30 sec · East 27th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2212 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    574 ft · 18 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right

    89 m · 21 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Prairie Village and Hays.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
115 mi · 43%
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
91.6 mi · 34%
Kansas Turnpike
51.8 mi · 19%
Harry Darby Memorial Highway
4.66 mi · 2%
Metcalf Avenue
3.19 mi · 1%
West 75th Street
1.92 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

115 mi · 01h 55m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.3 mi
252.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Junction City
02h 02m from Prairie Village
Leave By
8:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Prairie Village and Partly Sunny near Hays.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Prairie Village to Hays?

The road trip is about 269.6 miles (433.9 km) and usually takes 04h 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?

Junction City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.3 miles from Prairie Village and 134.3 miles from Hays.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 252.3 miles (406.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 8:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.90 one way or $71.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Prairie Village and Partly Sunny near Hays.

Stop Ideas Near Junction City

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Junction City, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Junction City.

RAIL

Topeka

101 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Newton

118 mi away
414 North Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Prairie Village and Hays. Straight-line distance: 252.33 mi (406.08 km).

Prairie Village

#1 Prairie Village

City in Kansas, United States

Population21,877
Coordinates38.9916700, -94.6335700
Altitude302
CountryUnited States
Hays

#2 Hays

City in Kansas, United States

Population20,829
Coordinates38.8791800, -99.3267700
Altitude616
CountryUnited States
Start: (-94.632895, 38.991974)
End: (-99.32671, 38.879268)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 434 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.52 gal
36.02 L · about $35.90
Round trip
$71.80
19.04 gal · 72.04 L
Estimated CO2
84.6 kg one way
Round trip: 169.2 kg / 373 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $35.90 $71.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $40.49 $80.98
Premium $4.65 $44.31 $88.61
Diesel $5.30 $50.49 $100.99

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kansas · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Prairie Village and Hays. The current time is 02:51:09.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.