There are
1,515 mi
from Lakeland, FL to Hays, KS
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 3 hours to go from Lakeland, Florida to Hays, Kansas.
The flight distance (direct flight from Lakeland, FL to Hays, KS) is 1,246.98 mi.
1,515 mi = 1.61 kms