Carbondale to Hays: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Carbondale from Hays?

The distance from Carbondale to Hays is 553.6 miles (891 km) as the crow flies. Hays is located WNW of Carbondale. By car, the driving distance is approximately 664.4 miles, taking about 13h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 37min. Both are located in United States — Carbondale in Illinois 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Carbondale 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.