Big Sur to Hays: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Big Sur from Hays?

The distance from Big Sur to Hays is 1241 miles (1997.2 km) as the crow flies. Hays is located ENE of Big Sur. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1489.2 miles, taking about 29h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 0min. Both are located in United States — Big Sur 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 Big Sur 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.