Hays to Long Beach, California: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1105.5 miles 1779.2 km · straight line
1369.8 miles actual route 2204.4 km · driving distance
23h 48min estimated drive time
$132 - $162 estimated fuel cost
~2h 43min flight time
257° WSW bearing direction

How far is Hays from Long Beach, California?

The distance from Hays to Long Beach, California is 1105.5 miles (1779.2 km) as the crow flies. Long Beach, California is located WSW of Hays. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1369.8 miles, taking about 23h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 43min. Both are located in United States — Hays in Kansas and Long Beach, California in California.

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. 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Hays and Long Beach, California. 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 Hays to Long Beach, California

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 48min $132 - $162 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 43min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 34min $110–$205* Budget
Train ~30h 56min $164–$479* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hays & Long Beach, California

Quick Facts

Hays
38.88°N, 99.33°W
America/Chicago
616m elevation
Long Beach, California
33.77°N, 118.19°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 369 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 92 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM