Amarillo to Hays: Road Trip Guide & Distance

287.9 miles 463.4 km · straight line
360 miles estimated 579.3 km · driving distance
7h 14min estimated drive time
$35 - $43 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
28° NNE bearing direction

How far is Amarillo from Hays?

The distance from Amarillo to Hays is 287.9 miles (463.4 km) as the crow flies. Hays is located NNE of Amarillo. By car, the driving distance is approximately 360 miles, taking about 7h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — Amarillo in Texas and Hays in Kansas.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Amarillo and Hays. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Amarillo to Hays

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 14min $35 - $43 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 41min $29–$54* Budget
Train ~6h 52min $43–$126* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Amarillo & Hays

Quick Facts

Amarillo
35.22°N, 101.83°W
America/Chicago
1118m 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 96 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 86.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients