How far is Edgewood, KY from Henderson, KY?
The driving distance from Edgewood, KY to Henderson, KY is about 221 miles (355.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 182.2 miles (293.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 47m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 23m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Edgewood and Henderson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edgewood and Henderson.
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Start on Beech Drive
2012 ft · 2 min · Beech Drive
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Turn left onto Dudley Pike
40 m · 9 sec · Dudley Pike
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Turn left onto Dixie Highway
2.5 mi · 5 min · Dixie Highway
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Continue on Dixie Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Dixie Highway
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Continue straight
1288 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left onto I 71 South, I 75 South: Lexington, Louisville
2100 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
6.9 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Louisville
67.4 mi · 1 hr 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 841 North
736 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on KY 841 North
2995 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway
3 mi · 3 min · Gene Snyder Freeway
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Continue on Lewis and Clark Bridge
6.1 mi · 7 min · Lewis and Clark Bridge
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Continue straight
1.3 km · 58 sec
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Continue straight
6.4 mi · 7 min
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Continue on I 64 West, SR 62 West: Saint Louis
2548 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 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 Edgewood and Henderson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Edgewood and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Henderson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Edgewood to Henderson?
The road trip is about 221 miles (355.7 km) and usually takes 03h 23m 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 109.1 miles from Edgewood and 112 miles from Henderson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 182.2 miles (293.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.8 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 10:12 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.41 one way or $58.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Edgewood and Henderson, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Edgewood and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Edgewood and Henderson. Straight-line distance: 182.15 mi (293.15 km).
#1 Edgewood
City in Kentucky, United States
| Population | 8,779 |
| Coordinates | 39.0186700, -84.5818900 |
| Altitude | 263 |
| 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: 356 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 45m |
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 | $29.41 | $58.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $33.17 | $66.35 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $36.30 | $72.60 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $41.37 | $82.74 |
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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