Hays to Marshalltown: Road Trip Guide & Distance

402.1 miles 647.1 km · straight line
482.5 miles estimated 776.5 km · driving distance
9h 42min estimated drive time
$46 - $57 estimated fuel cost
~1h 19min flight time
55° NE bearing direction

How far is Hays from Marshalltown?

The distance from Hays to Marshalltown is 402.1 miles (647.1 km) as the crow flies. Marshalltown is located NE of Hays. By car, the driving distance is approximately 482.5 miles, taking about 9h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 19min. Both are located in United States — Hays in Kansas and Marshalltown in Iowa.

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 Hays and Marshalltown. 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.

How to Get from Hays to Marshalltown

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 42min $46 - $57 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 19min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 38min $39–$72* Budget
Train ~9h 13min $58–$169* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hays & Marshalltown

Quick Facts

Hays
38.88°N, 99.33°W
America/Chicago
616m elevation
Marshalltown
42.05°N, 92.91°W
America/Chicago
287m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 134 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 34 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 61.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients