Fort Worth to Hays: Road Trip Guide & Distance

437.6 miles 704.2 km · straight line
537.4 miles actual route 864.9 km · driving distance
9h 16min estimated drive time
$52 - $64 estimated fuel cost
~1h 23min flight time
346° NNW bearing direction

How far is Fort Worth from Hays?

The distance from Fort Worth to Hays is 437.6 miles (704.2 km) as the crow flies. Hays is located NNW of Fort Worth. By car, the driving distance is approximately 537.4 miles, taking about 9h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 23min. Both are located in United States — Fort Worth in Texas 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Fort Worth 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 Fort Worth to Hays

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 16min $52 - $64 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 7min $43–$81* Budget
Train ~8h 48min $64–$188* Comfort

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

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

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Quick Facts

Fort Worth
32.76°N, 97.33°W
America/Chicago
203m 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 146 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 36 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 56.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM