Cheyenne to Hays: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Cheyenne from Hays?

The distance from Cheyenne to Hays is 329.9 miles (531 km) as the crow flies. Hays is located ESE of Cheyenne. By car, the driving distance is approximately 395.9 miles, taking about 7h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States — Cheyenne in Wyoming 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 Cheyenne 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.