Hays to Pullman: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1051.5 miles 1692.2 km · straight line
1261.8 miles estimated 2030.6 km · driving distance
25h 23min estimated drive time
$121 - $149 estimated fuel cost
~2h 37min flight time
307° NW bearing direction

How far is Hays from Pullman?

The distance from Hays to Pullman is 1051.5 miles (1692.2 km) as the crow flies. Pullman is located NW of Hays. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1261.8 miles, taking about 25h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 37min. Both are located in United States — Hays in Kansas and Pullman in Washington.

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 Pullman. 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 Pullman

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 25h 23min $121 - $149 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~30h 28min $101–$189* Budget
Train ~33h 0min $151–$442* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hays & Pullman

Quick Facts

Hays
38.88°N, 99.33°W
America/Chicago
616m elevation
Pullman
46.73°N, 117.18°W
America/Los_Angeles
717m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 351 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 88 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients