Cedar City to Hays: Road Trip Guide & Distance

748.9 miles 1205.2 km · straight line
898.6 miles estimated 1446.2 km · driving distance
18h 5min estimated drive time
$86 - $106 estimated fuel cost
~2h 0min flight time
79° E bearing direction

How far is Cedar City from Hays?

The distance from Cedar City to Hays is 748.9 miles (1205.2 km) as the crow flies. Hays is located E of Cedar City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 898.6 miles, taking about 18h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 0min. Both are located in United States — Cedar City 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 Cedar 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.

How to Get from Cedar City to Hays

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 5min $86 - $106 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 42min $72–$135* Budget
Train ~23h 31min $108–$315* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar City & Hays

Quick Facts

Cedar City
37.68°N, 113.06°W
America/Denver
1782m elevation
Hays
38.88°N, 99.33°W
America/Chicago
616m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 250 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 62 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients