Brighton, Colorado to Hays: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Brighton, Colorado from Hays?

The distance from Brighton, Colorado to Hays is 302.9 miles (487.5 km) as the crow flies. Hays is located ESE of Brighton, Colorado. By car, the driving distance is approximately 378.7 miles, taking about 7h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Brighton, Colorado in Colorado 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 Brighton, Colorado 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.