How far is Douglass Hills, KY from Henderson, KY?

The driving distance from Douglass Hills, KY to Henderson, KY is about 142.2 miles (228.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.3 miles (183.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 38m 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
142.24 mi
02h 19m
Flight
114.28 mi
183.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.28 mi
Kilometers
183.92 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.24 mi
Kilometers
228.92 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Henderson
Sun, Apr 19, 5:47 AM CDT
Return by in Douglass Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 9:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Douglass Hills
2026-04-19T04:27
Arrive Henderson
Sun, Apr 19, 6:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM CDT

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

Leave by
1:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Douglass Hills
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
Lewisport
KY

City in Hancock County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Douglass Hills
70.5 mi
01h 09m
To Henderson
71.7 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Isolated Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Douglass Hills and Henderson.

  1. 1

    Start on Rockstone Place

    42 m · 8 sec · Rockstone Place

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Gatehouse Lane

    1287 ft · 57 sec · Gatehouse Lane

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Burnley Road

    1140 ft · 55 sec · Burnley Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Shelbyville Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Shelbyville Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 264: Watterson Expressway

    120 m · 10 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 264 West: Watterson Expressway

    1.3 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West: Louisville

    3238 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    10.7 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    5.3 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    90.4 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  11. 11

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

    1463 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    20.1 mi · 23 min

  13. 13

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

    884 ft · 17 sec

  14. 14

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

    2455 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

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

    789 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

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

    1353 ft · 46 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    6.1 mi · 9 min

  18. 18

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

    1305 ft · 36 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight

    1.6 mi · 4 min

  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 Douglass Hills 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
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
107 mi · 75%
I 69 South
20.4 mi · 14%
US 41 South
6.96 mi · 5%
Shelbyville Road
3.52 mi · 2%
I 264 West
0.79 mi · 1%
US 60 West
0.25 mi
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 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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.9 mi
114.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lewisport
01h 09m from Douglass Hills
Leave By
1:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Isolated Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Douglass Hills and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Henderson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Douglass Hills to Henderson?

The road trip is about 142.2 miles (228.9 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

Lewisport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.5 miles from Douglass Hills and 71.7 miles from Henderson.

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

The direct path is about 114.3 miles (183.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.9 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 1:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.93 one way or $37.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Isolated Rain Showers then Sunny around Douglass Hills and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Henderson.

Stop Ideas Near Lewisport

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

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

59 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
BUS

Madisonville, KY

80 mi away
4765 Hanson Road
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

106 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Douglass Hills and Henderson. Straight-line distance: 114.28 mi (183.92 km).

Douglass Hills

#1 Douglass Hills

City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population5,714
Coordinates38.2378500, -85.5527400
Altitude216
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: Rockstone Place (-85.553083, 38.238171)
End: (-87.590062, 37.836125)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 229 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.02 gal
19 L · about $18.93
Round trip
$37.86
10.04 gal · 38 L
Estimated CO2
44.6 kg one way
Round trip: 89.2 kg / 197 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.93 $37.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.35 $42.70
Premium $4.65 $23.36 $46.73
Diesel $5.30 $26.63 $53.25

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Douglass Hills, KY and Henderson, KY. The current time in Douglass Hills is 04:27:51, although it is 03:27:51 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.