How far is Bowling Green, KY from Hays, KY?
The driving distance from Bowling Green, KY to Hays, KY is about 19.3 miles (31 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17 miles (27.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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City in Warren County, Kentucky, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bowling Green and Hays.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bowling Green and Hays.
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Start on the route
98 m · 29 sec
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Turn left onto Chestnut Street
2228 ft · 1 min · Chestnut Street
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Turn right onto East 7th Avenue
761 ft · 13 sec · East 7th Avenue
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Continue on Fairview Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Fairview Avenue
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Continue on Cemetery Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Cemetery Road
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Take the ramp left
1569 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Interstate Highway 65
9.3 mi · 10 min · Interstate Highway 65
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Take the exit slight right toward US 68, KY 80: Oakland
1734 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto Glasgow Road
5.8 mi · 9 min · Glasgow Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Glasgow Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bowling Green and Hays.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Interstate Highway 65
Merge slight left onto Interstate Highway 65
9.32 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Bowling Green and Mostly Clear near Hays.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bowling Green to Hays?
The road trip is about 19.3 miles (31 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Oakland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from Bowling Green and 9.6 miles from Hays.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17 miles (27.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.71 one way or $5.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Bowling Green and Mostly Clear near Hays.
Stop Ideas Near Oakland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oakland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bowling Green and Hays. Straight-line distance: 17.05 mi (27.44 km).
#1 Bowling Green
The most populous city in Warren County, Kentucky.
| Population | 70,631 |
| Coordinates | 36.9903200, -86.4436000 |
| Altitude | 161 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hays
Township in Warren County, Kentucky
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.0314400, -86.1388700 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hays (-86.13887, 37.03144)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.98 | $2.71 | $5.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.55 | $3.09 | $6.18 |
| Premium | $4.98 | $3.39 | $6.77 |
| Diesel | $6.12 | $4.16 | $8.32 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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