How far is Woodburn, KY from Hays, KY?
The driving distance from Woodburn, KY to Hays, KY is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
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 Woodburn and Hays.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodburn and Hays.
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Start on Woodburn Allen Springs Road
1890 ft · 38 sec · Woodburn Allen Springs Road
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Turn right onto Three Springs Road
9.6 mi · 17 min · Three Springs Road
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Turn right onto Scottsville Road
2123 ft · 41 sec · Scottsville Road
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Take the ramp left
1996 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Interstate Highway 65
12.6 mi · 13 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 Woodburn and Hays.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Interstate Highway 65
Merge slight left onto Interstate Highway 65
12.6 mi · 00h 13m
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 Woodburn 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 Woodburn to Hays?
The road trip is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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 Woodburn and 14.7 miles from Hays.
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 4.4 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 7:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.14 one way or $8.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Woodburn and Mostly Clear near Hays.
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 Woodburn and Hays. Straight-line distance: 25.12 mi (40.43 km).
#1 Woodburn
City in Kentucky, USA
| Population | 372 |
| Coordinates | 36.8425400, -86.5274900 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| 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: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.98 | $4.14 | $8.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.55 | $4.73 | $9.46 |
| Premium | $4.98 | $5.18 | $10.36 |
| Diesel | $6.12 | $6.36 | $12.73 |
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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