Driving Time from Bamako to Kayes
Driving from Bamako to Kayes is about 320 mi and takes roughly 5 hr 44 min. See the fuel-cost estimate, distance and route tips.
5 hr 44 min
Driving time
263 mi
Straight-line
320 mi
By road
59 min
Flight time
Bamako and Kayes are about 263 mi (423 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 320 mi (516 km), a drive of about 5 hr 44 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 59 min.
| Straight-line distance | 263 mi / 423 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 320 mi / 516 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 5 hr 44 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 59 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $40 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 13.554, -9.716 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Bamako to Kayes is about 263 mi (423 km) in a straight line, and roughly 320 mi (516 km) by road.