Hays to Pittsburg, Kansas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

270.8 miles 435.8 km · straight line
338.5 miles estimated 544.8 km · driving distance
6h 49min estimated drive time
$33 - $40 estimated fuel cost
~1h 3min flight time
111° ESE bearing direction

How far is Hays from Pittsburg, Kansas?

The distance from Hays to Pittsburg, Kansas is 270.8 miles (435.8 km) as the crow flies. Pittsburg, Kansas is located ESE of Hays. By car, the driving distance is approximately 338.5 miles, taking about 6h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 3min. Both are located in United States.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Pittsburg, Kansas. 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 Pittsburg, Kansas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 49min $33 - $40 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 3min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 11min $27–$51* Budget
Train ~6h 29min $41–$118* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hays & Pittsburg, Kansas

Quick Facts

Hays
38.88°N, 99.33°W
America/Chicago
616m elevation
Pittsburg, Kansas
37.41°N, 94.70°W
America/Chicago
287m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 90 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 23 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 92 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients