Hays to Parker: Road Trip Guide & Distance

294.3 miles 473.6 km · straight line
367.9 miles estimated 592 km · driving distance
7h 24min estimated drive time
$35 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 6min flight time
280° W bearing direction

How far is Hays from Parker?

The distance from Hays to Parker is 294.3 miles (473.6 km) as the crow flies. Parker is located W of Hays. By car, the driving distance is approximately 367.9 miles, taking about 7h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States — Hays in Kansas and Parker in Colorado.

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 Hays and Parker. 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 Parker

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 24min $35 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 53min $29–$55* Budget
Train ~7h 2min $44–$129* Comfort

Quick Facts

Hays
38.88°N, 99.33°W
America/Chicago
616m elevation
Parker
39.52°N, 104.76°W
America/Denver
1789m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 98 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 84.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients