Fort Collins to Hays: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Fort Collins from Hays?

The distance from Fort Collins to Hays is 327.8 miles (527.5 km) as the crow flies. Hays is located ESE of Fort Collins. By car, the driving distance is approximately 393.3 miles, taking about 7h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States — Fort Collins in Colorado 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 Fort Collins 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.