Hays to Los Angeles: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1100.4 miles 1770.9 km · straight line
1356 miles actual route 2182.2 km · driving distance
23h 27min estimated drive time
$130 - $161 estimated fuel cost
~2h 43min flight time
258° WSW bearing direction

How far is Hays from Los Angeles?

The distance from Hays to Los Angeles is 1100.4 miles (1770.9 km) as the crow flies. Los Angeles is located WSW of Hays. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1356 miles, taking about 23h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 43min. Both are located in United States — Hays in Kansas and Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 27min $130 - $161 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 43min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 8min $108–$203* Budget
Train ~30h 29min $163–$475* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hays & Los Angeles

Quick Facts

Hays
38.88°N, 99.33°W
America/Chicago
616m elevation
Los Angeles
34.05°N, 118.24°W
America/Los_Angeles
71m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 367 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 92 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM