How far is Wichita, KS from Hays, KS?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Wichita and Hays is 135.51 miles (218.08 km).
Flight distance from Wichita, KS to Hays, KS is 135.51 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 22 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 20 minutes to travel from Wichita to Hays with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Wichita, Kansas to Hays, Kansas is: 183.73 miles (295.68 km) by car.
Driving from Wichita to Hays will take approximately 02 hours 41 minutes.
#1 Wichita
The largest city in Kansas and the center of the Wichita metropolitan area. It is located in the south-central part of the state. Wichita is known for its aviation industry, its history as a Wild West town, and its many attractions, such as the Mid-America Air Museum and the Exploration Place.
| Population | 391731 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°41'32"N 97°20'15"W |
| Latitude | 37.6922400 |
| Longitude | -97.3375400 |
| Altitude | 396 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hays
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 20829 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°52'45"N 99°19'36"W |
| Latitude | 38.8791800 |
| Longitude | -99.3267700 |
| Altitude | 616 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Hays: (-99.32671,38.879268)
Estimated Travel Time Between Wichita and Hays
The distance between Wichita and Hays is 296 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 17 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Wichita and Hays. The current time is 22:49:49.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 07 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 35 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 40 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 03 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 37 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 26 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 17 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 24.54 liters (6.48 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Wichita and Hays.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Wichita to Hays is $21.74 (diesel $30.5).
Kansas gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.35 | $3.66 | $3.98 | $4.71 |
| Total | $21.74 | $23.71 | $25.78 | $30.5 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Kansas ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.353 (Diesel $4.705) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 24, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Wichita and Hays (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
