Hays to Poplar Bluff: Road Trip Guide & Distance

509 miles 819.1 km · straight line
610.7 miles estimated 982.9 km · driving distance
12h 17min estimated drive time
$59 - $72 estimated fuel cost
~1h 31min flight time
104° ESE bearing direction

How far is Hays from Poplar Bluff?

The distance from Hays to Poplar Bluff is 509 miles (819.1 km) as the crow flies. Poplar Bluff is located ESE of Hays. By car, the driving distance is approximately 610.7 miles, taking about 12h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 31min. Both are located in United States — Hays in Kansas and Poplar Bluff in Missouri.

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. 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 Poplar Bluff. 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 Poplar Bluff

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 17min $59 - $72 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 44min $49–$92* Budget
Train ~15h 58min $73–$214* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hays & Poplar Bluff

Quick Facts

Hays
38.88°N, 99.33°W
America/Chicago
616m elevation
Poplar Bluff
36.76°N, 90.39°W
America/Chicago
110m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 170 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 48.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients