How far is it from Drax to Hensall?

The distance between Drax and Hensall is 9 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Drax to Hensall?

The drive from Drax to Hensall takes approximately 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Drax to Hensall?

The fastest route from Drax to Hensall covers 9 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.

Which direction is Hensall from Drax?

Hensall lies roughly to the west of Drax.

Are there charging stations between Drax and Hensall?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Drax to Hensall, including Moto Ferrybridge Services (350 kW); Oakney Wood Drive, Selby (300 kW); West Yorkshire, Knottingley (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 39.

Drax Hensall

Distance: 9 miDuration: 20 min

Driving from Drax to Hensall takes about 20 min via A645. The distance is 9 mi. The straight-line distance is 6 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions15 · 9 mi

1 Depart right 52 yd
2 Turn left onto Main Road 1 mi
3 Enter roundabout slightly left 58 yd
4 Exit roundabout slightly left 2 mi
5 Enter roundabout slightly left 3 yd
6 Exit roundabout slightly left 3 mi
7 At end of road, turn right onto Shearburn Terrace 109 yd
8 Continue straight onto Pontefract Road 2 mi

9 Continue straight onto Gowdall Broach 1 mi
10 Continue straight onto Broach Road 1 mi
11 Continue straight onto Broach Lane 1 mi
12 Turn right onto New Road 1 mi
13 Continue straight onto Heck Lane 1 mi
14 Turn left onto Field Lane 1 mi
15 Arrive left onto Field Lane

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The return trip from Hensall to Drax covers roughly the same distance, 9 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

39 chargers

Moto Ferrybridge ServicesMoto Ferrybridge Services, WF11 0AF350 kW
Oakney Wood Drive, SelbyOakney Wood Drive, Selby, YO8 8LZ 300 kW
West Yorkshire, KnottingleyWest Yorkshire, Knottingley, England, WF11 0AF250 kW
A1 SouthA1 South, England, WF8 3JF160 kW
1 Bawtry Road Abbeyside, Selby1 Bawtry Road Abbeyside, Selby, England, YO8 8NA150 kW

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Hensall → Marr20 mi · 25 min Hensall → Hirst Courtney6 mi · 15 min Hensall → Moorthorpe18 mi · 30 min Hensall → West Haddlesey4 mi · 10 min Hensall → Temple Hirst5 mi · 10 min Hensall → Carlton, North Yorkshire 45 mi · 15 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 5 October 2026.

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How far is it from Drax to Hensall?: The distance between Drax and Hensall is 9 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Drax to Hensall?: The drive from Drax to Hensall takes approximately 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Drax to Hensall?: The fastest route from Drax to Hensall covers 9 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.
Which direction is Hensall from Drax?: Hensall lies roughly to the west of Drax.
Are there charging stations between Drax and Hensall?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Drax to Hensall, including Moto Ferrybridge Services (350 kW); Oakney Wood Drive, Selby (300 kW); West Yorkshire, Knottingley (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 39.

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