Hays to Rolla: Road Trip Guide & Distance

413.9 miles 666.1 km · straight line
496.7 miles estimated 799.3 km · driving distance
9h 59min estimated drive time
$48 - $59 estimated fuel cost
~1h 20min flight time
97° E bearing direction

How far is Hays from Rolla?

The distance from Hays to Rolla is 413.9 miles (666.1 km) as the crow flies. Rolla is located E of Hays. By car, the driving distance is approximately 496.7 miles, taking about 9h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 20min. Both are located in United States — Hays in Kansas and Rolla in Missouri.

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 Rolla. 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 Rolla

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 59min $48 - $59 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 59min $40–$75* Budget
Train ~9h 29min $60–$174* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hays & Rolla

Quick Facts

Hays
38.88°N, 99.33°W
America/Chicago
616m elevation
Rolla
37.95°N, 91.77°W
America/Chicago
342m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 138 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 34 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 60.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients