How far is Alexandria, KY from Henderson, KY?

The driving distance from Alexandria, KY to Henderson, KY is about 233.4 miles (375.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 190 miles (305.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
233.44 mi
03h 37m
Flight
189.95 mi
305.7 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
189.95 mi
Kilometers
305.7 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
233.44 mi
Kilometers
375.68 km
Drive Time
03h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Henderson
Sat, Apr 18, 5:08 AM CDT
Return by in Alexandria
Sat, Apr 18, 9:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alexandria
2026-04-18T02:31
Arrive Henderson
Sat, Apr 18, 6:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:38 AM to 10:38 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alexandria
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Saint Dennis
KY

Human settlement in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Alexandria
113.2 mi
01h 48m
To Henderson
120.2 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Alexandria and Henderson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alexandria and Henderson.

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Street

    11 m · 6 sec · Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Licking Pike

    2673 ft · 56 sec · Licking Pike

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Creektrace Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Creektrace Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Decoursey Pike

    2449 ft · 49 sec · Decoursey Pike

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Visalia Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Visalia Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Staffordsburg Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Staffordsburg Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Maverick Road

    121 m · 9 sec · Maverick Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Taylor Mill Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Taylor Mill Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Walton Nicholson Pike

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Walton Nicholson Pike

  11. 11

    Continue on Walton Nicholson Road

    2119 ft · 38 sec · Walton Nicholson Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Dixie Highway

    3210 ft · 54 sec · Dixie Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on North Main Street

    2298 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Old Beaver Road

    875 ft · 24 sec · Old Beaver Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Stephenson Mill Road

    1317 ft · 36 sec · Stephenson Mill Road

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on School Road

    2514 ft · 1 min · School Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Mary Grubbs Highway

    1284 ft · 25 sec · Mary Grubbs Highway

  18. 18

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 North: Cincinnati

    1769 ft · 43 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Louisville

    1.5 km · 2 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    67 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 841 North

    736 ft · 18 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on KY 841 North

    2995 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway

    3 mi · 3 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  25. 25

    Continue on Lewis and Clark Bridge

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Lewis and Clark Bridge

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 58 sec

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 7 min

  28. 28

    Continue on I 64 West, SR 62 West: Saint Louis

    2548 ft · 54 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    90.4 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South, SR 57 South: Evansville, Henderson, Kentucky

    1463 ft · 50 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left

    20.1 mi · 23 min

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41: Vincennes, Henderson, Kentucky

    884 ft · 17 sec

  34. 34

    Keep slight left to continue on US 41 South: Henderson, Kentucky

    2455 ft · 47 sec

  35. 35

    Keep slight right to continue on US 41 South: Henderson, Kentucky

    789 ft · 27 sec

  36. 36

    Keep slight right to continue on US 41 South: Henderson, Kentucky

    1353 ft · 46 sec

  37. 37

    Merge slight left

    6.1 mi · 9 min

  38. 38

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West, US 41 Alternate: Henderson

    1305 ft · 36 sec

  39. 39

    Turn straight

    1.6 mi · 4 min

  40. 40

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    65 m · 11 sec · Washington Street

  41. 41

    Turn left

    30 m · 7 sec

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alexandria and Henderson.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
42 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
92.6 mi · 40%
I 71 South
67.9 mi · 29%
I 69 South
20.4 mi · 9%
Lewis and Clark Bridge
13.3 mi · 6%
US 41 South
6.96 mi · 3%
Walton Nicholson Pike
4.13 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 64 West

Continue straight

90.4 mi · 01h 38m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.4 mi
190 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Dennis
01h 48m from Alexandria
Leave By
9:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Alexandria and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Henderson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alexandria to Henderson?

The road trip is about 233.4 miles (375.7 km) and usually takes 03h 37m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Saint Dennis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.2 miles from Alexandria and 120.2 miles from Henderson.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 190 miles (305.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.07 one way or $62.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Alexandria and Henderson, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Alexandria and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Henderson.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Dennis

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Saint Dennis, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Dennis.

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

10 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and Henderson. Straight-line distance: 189.95 mi (305.7 km).

Alexandria

#1 Alexandria

City in and the county seat of Campbell County, Kentucky, United States

Population9,807
Coordinates38.9595100, -84.3879900
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Henderson

#2 Henderson

City in and county seat of Henderson County, Kentucky, United States

Population27,974
Coordinates37.8361500, -87.5900100
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Start: Washington Street (-84.387965, 38.959524)
End: (-87.590062, 37.836125)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 376 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.24 gal
31.18 L · about $31.07
Round trip
$62.15
16.48 gal · 62.36 L
Estimated CO2
73.2 kg one way
Round trip: 146.5 kg / 323 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.07 $62.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.04 $70.09
Premium $4.65 $38.35 $76.70
Diesel $5.30 $43.70 $87.41

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kentucky · Apr 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Alexandria, KY and Henderson, KY. The current time in Alexandria is 02:31:13, although it is 01:31:13 in Henderson.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.