Hays ks to kansas city ks

There are 252.84 miles from Hays to Kansas City in east direction and 270 miles (434.52 kilometers) by car, following the I-70 and US-40 E route.

Hays and Kansas City are 3 hours 54 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Hays, KS to Kansas City, KS. The halfway point is Chapman, KS.

Hays, KS and Kansas City, KS are in the same time zone (CDT). Current time in both locations is 7:50 am.

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Gas Consumption and Emissions

A car with a fuel efficiency of MPG will need 10.83 gallons of gas to cover the route between Hays, KS and Kansas City, KS.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Hays to Kansas City is $37.08.

During the route, an average car will release 212.16 pounds of CO2 to the atmosphere. The carbon footprint would be 0.79 pounds of CO2 per mile.

Average USA gas price used for calculation is $3.42 per gallon of regular gas. Price last updated on September 29, 2022.
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Halfway Point Between Hays, KS and Kansas City, KS

If you want to meet halfway between Hays, KS and Kansas City, KS or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 38.994560 and -96.942101, or 38º 59' 40.416" N, 96º 56' 31.5636" W. This location is 134.82 miles away from Hays, KS and Kansas City, KS and it would take approximately 1 hour 57 mins to reach the halfway point from both locations.

Closest City or Town to Halfway Point

The closest town to the halfway point is Chapman, KS, situated 130 miles from Hays, KS and 143 miles from Kansas City, KS. It would take 1 hour 50 mins to go from Hays to Chapman and 2 hours 10 mins to go from Kansas City to Chapman.

Major Cities Along the Route

The only major city along the route is Topeka, KS.

Weather in Hays and Kansas City

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Lowest Price Rental Cars in Hays, KS

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Distance conversions

Checkout the distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles between Hays, KS and Kansas City, KS in this table:

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Straight line distance	252.84 mi	406.90 km	219.71 nautical mi
Driving distance	270 mi	433.94 km	234.31 nautical mi

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Driving distance from Hays, KS to Kansas City, KS

The total driving distance from Hays, KS to Kansas City, KS is 265 miles or 426 kilometers.

Your trip begins in Hays, Kansas. It ends in Kansas City, Kansas.

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What is Hays, KS famous for?

The famous and infamous walked the streets of Old Hays City during the 1860's to 1880's including Wild Bill Hickok, Buffalo Bill Cody and General George Armstrong Custer. Twenty five bronze plaques mark the route and explain the historical significance of each site.

How far is Hays to Kansas City MO?

The total driving distance from Hays, KS to Kansas City, MO is 267 miles or 430 kilometers.

Is Hays, KS a good place to live?

Hays is in Ellis County and is one of the best places to live in Kansas. Living in Hays offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Hays there are a lot of bars. Many families and young professionals live in Hays and residents tend to be conservative.