Cañon City to Hays: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Cañon City from Hays?

The distance from Cañon City to Hays is 320.6 miles (515.9 km) as the crow flies. Hays is located E of Cañon City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 384.7 miles, taking about 7h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. Both are located in United States — Cañon City 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 Cañon City 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.