Albuquerque to Hays: Road Trip Guide & Distance

481.6 miles 775 km · straight line
569.9 miles actual route 917.2 km · driving distance
10h 42min estimated drive time
$55 - $68 estimated fuel cost
~1h 28min flight time
55° NE bearing direction

How far is Albuquerque from Hays?

The distance from Albuquerque to Hays is 481.6 miles (775 km) as the crow flies. Hays is located NE of Albuquerque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 569.9 miles, taking about 10h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 28min. Both are located in United States — Albuquerque in New Mexico and Hays in Kansas.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Albuquerque and Hays. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Albuquerque to Hays

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 42min $55 - $68 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 50min $46–$85* Budget
Train ~10h 10min $68–$199* Comfort

Flying saves significant time. Driving is better if you want flexibility and stops.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

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Quick Facts

Albuquerque
35.08°N, 106.65°W
America/Denver
1520m elevation
Hays
38.88°N, 99.33°W
America/Chicago
616m elevation

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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 161 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 51.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM