Apple Valley, California to Hays: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Apple Valley, California from Hays?

The distance from Apple Valley, California to Hays is 1032.7 miles (1662 km) as the crow flies. Hays is located ENE of Apple Valley, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1239.3 miles, taking about 24h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 35min. Both are located in United States — Apple Valley, California in California and Hays in Kansas.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Apple Valley, California 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.