How far is Campbellsville, KY from Henderson, KY?

The driving distance from Campbellsville, KY to Henderson, KY is about 163.2 miles (262.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.7 miles (205.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
163.14 mi
02h 37m
Flight
127.7 mi
205.51 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.7 mi
Kilometers
205.51 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.14 mi
Kilometers
262.55 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Henderson
Sat, Apr 18, 1:32 PM CDT
Return by in Campbellsville
Sat, Apr 18, 5:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Campbellsville
2026-04-18T11:55
Arrive Henderson
Sat, Apr 18, 2:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Campbellsville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Caneyville
KY

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

From Campbellsville
81.4 mi
01h 18m
To Henderson
81.8 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 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 Campbellsville and Henderson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Broadway Street

    1332 ft · 23 sec · East Broadway Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Broadway

    1646 ft · 21 sec · West Broadway

  3. 3

    Continue on Greensburg Road

    2645 ft · 34 sec · Greensburg Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Campbellsville Bypass

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Campbellsville Bypass

  5. 5

    Continue on Hodgenville Road

    12.3 mi · 14 min · Hodgenville Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Campbellsville Road

    13.4 mi · 15 min · Campbellsville Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Lincoln Parkway

    12 mi · 14 min · Lincoln Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway

    59.9 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Western Kentucky Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 165 North: Owensboro

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    28.2 mi · 30 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 60 West, US 231 South: Henderson

    1.2 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Wendell Ford Expressway

    6.3 mi · 7 min · Wendell Ford Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Audubon Parkway West: Henderson

    2333 ft · 57 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    23.2 mi · 25 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41 North: Henderson

    2374 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 351: Zion, Henderson

    897 ft · 49 sec

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto 2nd Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 2nd Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Green Street

    1360 ft · 42 sec · North Green Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    65 m · 11 sec · Washington Street

  21. 21

    Turn left

    30 m · 7 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Campbellsville 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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Western Kentucky Parkway
59.9 mi · 37%
I 165 North
28.9 mi · 18%
Audubon Parkway West
23.7 mi · 15%
Campbellsville Road
13.4 mi · 8%
Hodgenville Road
12.3 mi · 8%
Lincoln Parkway
12 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Western Kentucky Parkway

Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway

59.9 mi · 01h 04m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.5 mi
127.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Caneyville
01h 18m from Campbellsville
Leave By
1:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Campbellsville 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 Campbellsville to Henderson?

The road trip is about 163.2 miles (262.6 km) and usually takes 02h 37m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Caneyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.4 miles from Campbellsville and 81.8 miles from Henderson.

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

The direct path is about 127.7 miles (205.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.72 one way or $43.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Campbellsville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Henderson.

Stop Ideas Near Caneyville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Caneyville, 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 Caneyville.

BUS

Madisonville, KY

88 mi away
4765 Hanson Road
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

112 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
BUS

Evansville, IN

113 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Campbellsville and Henderson. Straight-line distance: 127.7 mi (205.51 km).

Campbellsville

#1 Campbellsville

City in Kentucky

Population11,430
Coordinates37.3434000, -85.3419100
Altitude248
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: US 68 (-85.341892, 37.343377)
End: (-87.590062, 37.836125)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 263 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.76 gal
21.79 L · about $21.72
Round trip
$43.44
11.52 gal · 43.58 L
Estimated CO2
51.2 kg one way
Round trip: 102.4 kg / 226 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.72 $43.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.50 $48.99
Premium $4.65 $26.81 $53.61
Diesel $5.30 $30.55 $61.10

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 Campbellsville, KY and Henderson, KY. The current time in Campbellsville is 11:55:18, although it is 10:55:18 in Henderson.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.