Farmington, New Mexico to Hays: Road Trip Guide & Distance

507.4 miles 816.6 km · straight line
608.9 miles estimated 979.9 km · driving distance
12h 15min estimated drive time
$59 - $72 estimated fuel cost
~1h 31min flight time
70° ENE bearing direction

How far is Farmington, New Mexico from Hays?

The distance from Farmington, New Mexico to Hays is 507.4 miles (816.6 km) as the crow flies. Hays is located ENE of Farmington, New Mexico. By car, the driving distance is approximately 608.9 miles, taking about 12h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 31min. Both are located in United States — Farmington, New Mexico in New Mexico 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 Farmington, New Mexico 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 Farmington, New Mexico to Hays

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 15min $59 - $72 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 42min $49–$91* Budget
Train ~15h 56min $73–$213* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Farmington, New Mexico & Hays

Quick Facts

Farmington, New Mexico
36.73°N, 108.22°W
America/Denver
1615m 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 169 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 49.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients