El Paso to Hays: Road Trip Guide & Distance

635.7 miles 1023 km · straight line
718.9 miles actual route 1157 km · driving distance
14h 26min estimated drive time
$69 - $85 estimated fuel cost
~1h 47min flight time
37° NE bearing direction

How far is El Paso from Hays?

The distance from El Paso to Hays is 635.7 miles (1023 km) as the crow flies. Hays is located NE of El Paso. By car, the driving distance is approximately 718.9 miles, taking about 14h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 47min. Both are located in United States — El Paso in Texas 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for El Paso and Hays. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from El Paso to Hays

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 26min $69 - $85 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 47min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 19min $58–$108* Budget
Train ~18h 46min $86–$252* Comfort

Flying saves significant time. Driving is better if you want flexibility and stops.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

Suggested Stops Between El Paso & Hays

Quick Facts

El Paso
31.76°N, 106.48°W
America/Denver
1137m 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 212 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 53 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM