Gainesville, Texas to Hays: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Gainesville, Texas from Hays?

The distance from Gainesville, Texas to Hays is 383 miles (616.3 km) as the crow flies. Hays is located NNW of Gainesville, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 459.6 miles, taking about 9h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States — Gainesville, Texas 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 Gainesville, Texas 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.