Cedar Falls to Hays: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Cedar Falls from Hays?

The distance from Cedar Falls to Hays is 439.6 miles (707.5 km) as the crow flies. Hays is located WSW of Cedar Falls. By car, the driving distance is approximately 527.5 miles, taking about 10h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 23min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Falls in Iowa 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. 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 Cedar Falls 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.