Clovis to Hays: Road Trip Guide & Distance

376.5 miles 605.9 km · straight line
451.8 miles estimated 727.1 km · driving distance
9h 5min estimated drive time
$43 - $54 estimated fuel cost
~1h 15min flight time
34° NNE bearing direction

How far is Clovis from Hays?

The distance from Clovis to Hays is 376.5 miles (605.9 km) as the crow flies. Hays is located NNE of Clovis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 451.8 miles, taking about 9h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Both are located in United States — Clovis in New Mexico 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 Clovis 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 Clovis to Hays

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 5min $43 - $54 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 54min $36–$68* Budget
Train ~8h 38min $54–$158* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Clovis & Hays

Quick Facts

Clovis
34.40°N, 103.21°W
America/Denver
1301m 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 126 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 66.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients