How far is Cynthiana, KY from Henderson, KY?
The driving distance from Cynthiana, KY to Henderson, KY is about 222.7 miles (358.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 183.2 miles (294.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 06m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 33m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cynthiana and Henderson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cynthiana and Henderson.
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Start on North Church Street
1023 ft · 35 sec · North Church Street
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Turn right onto West Bridge Street
999 ft · 30 sec · West Bridge Street
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Turn left onto John Hunt Morgan Bridge
108 m · 10 sec · John Hunt Morgan Bridge
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Continue on Paris Pike
1.7 mi · 3 min · Paris Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Leesburg Pike
40 m · 6 sec · Leesburg Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Leesburg Pike
15 mi · 21 min · Leesburg Pike
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Turn left onto Cherry Blossom Way
2.8 mi · 5 min · Cherry Blossom Way
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Turn right onto Paris Pike
1 km · 59 sec · Paris Pike
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Continue on East Main Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Frankfort Road
119 m · 12 sec · Frankfort Road
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Turn left onto Paynes Depot Road
3.9 mi · 5 min · Paynes Depot Road
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Take the exit slight right
2421 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
67.2 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Keep slight right
5.3 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
90.4 mi · 1 hr 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South, SR 57 South: Evansville, Henderson, Kentucky
1463 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
20.1 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41: Vincennes, Henderson, Kentucky
884 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 41 South: Henderson, Kentucky
2455 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 41 South: Henderson, Kentucky
789 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 41 South: Henderson, Kentucky
1353 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
6.1 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West, US 41 Alternate: Henderson
1305 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight
1.6 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Washington Street
65 m · 11 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left
30 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cynthiana and Henderson.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Paynes Depot Road
Continue straight
90.4 mi · 01h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Cynthiana and Sunny near Henderson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cynthiana to Henderson?
The road trip is about 222.7 miles (358.4 km) and usually takes 03h 33m 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 109.3 miles from Cynthiana and 113.4 miles from Henderson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 183.2 miles (294.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.64 one way or $59.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Cynthiana and Henderson, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cynthiana and Sunny near Henderson.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Dennis
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 Saint Dennis.
Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cynthiana and Henderson. Straight-line distance: 183.21 mi (294.84 km).
#1 Cynthiana
City in Harrison County, Kentucky, in the United States
| Population | 6,300 |
| Coordinates | 38.3903500, -84.2941000 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Henderson
City in and county seat of Henderson County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 27,974 |
| Coordinates | 37.8361500, -87.5900100 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-87.590062, 37.836125)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 358 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 46m |
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 | $3.77 | $29.64 | $59.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $33.43 | $66.86 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $36.58 | $73.16 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $41.69 | $83.38 |
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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