Hays to Springfield, Missouri: Road Trip Guide & Distance

347.5 miles 559.2 km · straight line
416.9 miles estimated 671 km · driving distance
8h 23min estimated drive time
$40 - $49 estimated fuel cost
~1h 12min flight time
107° ESE bearing direction

How far is Hays from Springfield, Missouri?

The distance from Hays to Springfield, Missouri is 347.5 miles (559.2 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Missouri is located ESE of Hays. By car, the driving distance is approximately 416.9 miles, taking about 8h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — Hays in Kansas and Springfield, Missouri 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 Springfield, Missouri. 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 Springfield, Missouri

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 23min $40 - $49 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 4min $33–$63* Budget
Train ~7h 58min $50–$146* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hays & Springfield, Missouri

Quick Facts

Hays
38.88°N, 99.33°W
America/Chicago
616m elevation
Springfield, Missouri
37.22°N, 93.30°W
America/Chicago
396m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 116 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 71.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients