How far is Hays, KY from Woodburn, KY?
The driving distance from Hays, KY to Woodburn, KY is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Warren County, Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hays and Woodburn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hays and Woodburn.
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Start on Glasgow Road
6 mi · 9 min · Glasgow Road
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Take the ramp left
1735 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
14.1 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 165, KY 9007: Owensboro, Scottsville
1272 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 165: Owensboro
2931 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
123 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
100 m · 24 sec
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Turn right
912 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Three Springs Road
7.6 mi · 13 min · Three Springs Road
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Turn left onto Woodburn Allen Springs Road
1890 ft · 38 sec · Woodburn Allen Springs Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Woodburn Allen Springs Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hays and Woodburn.
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.
Glasgow Road
Merge slight left
14.1 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Hays and Mostly Clear near Woodburn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hays to Woodburn?
The road trip is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Plum Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from Hays and 18 miles from Woodburn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 7:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.58 one way or $9.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Hays and Mostly Clear near Woodburn.
Stop Ideas Near Plum Springs
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 Plum Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hays and Woodburn. Straight-line distance: 25.12 mi (40.43 km).
#1 Hays
Township in Warren County, Kentucky
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.0314400, -86.1388700 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Woodburn
City in Kentucky, USA
| Population | 372 |
| Coordinates | 36.8425400, -86.5274900 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
End: Woodburn Allen Springs Road (-86.527529, 36.842418)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.58 | $9.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.55 | $5.23 | $10.46 |
| Premium | $4.98 | $5.73 | $11.46 |
| Diesel | $6.12 | $7.04 | $14.08 |
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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