Bryce Canyon to Hays: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Bryce Canyon from Hays?

The distance from Bryce Canyon to Hays is 703 miles (1131.3 km) as the crow flies. Hays is located E of Bryce Canyon. By car, the driving distance is approximately 843.6 miles, taking about 16h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 55min. Both are located in United States — Bryce Canyon in Utah 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 Bryce Canyon 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.