How far is Fern Creek, KY from Henderson, KY?
The driving distance from Fern Creek, KY to Henderson, KY is about 143.5 miles (231 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111.3 miles (179.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 49m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 24m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Hancock County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fern Creek and Henderson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fern Creek and Henderson.
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Start on Fern Creek Road
28 m · 4 sec · Fern Creek Road
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Continue on Kentucky Street
1177 ft · 54 sec · Kentucky Street
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Turn right onto Bardstown Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Bardstown Road
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Turn slight right
69 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Breckenridge Lane
3.8 mi · 7 min · Breckenridge Lane
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Turn left onto Dutchmans Lane
607 ft · 23 sec · Dutchmans Lane
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Continue on Dutchmans Parkway
1606 ft · 34 sec · Dutchmans Parkway
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Continue on Dutchmans Lane
2152 ft · 47 sec · Dutchmans Lane
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Turn right onto Cannons Lane
1.3 km · 1 min · Cannons Lane
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 64
1542 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
8.8 mi · 12 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 Fern Creek 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
Continue straight
90.4 mi · 01h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny leaving Fern Creek and 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 Fern Creek to Henderson?
The road trip is about 143.5 miles (231 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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 71.1 miles from Fern Creek and 72.5 miles from Henderson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111.3 miles (179.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.2 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 1:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.08 one way or $38.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Fern Creek and Henderson, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny around Fern Creek and 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lewisport.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fern Creek and Henderson. Straight-line distance: 111.29 mi (179.1 km).
#1 Fern Creek
City in Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 18,409 |
| Coordinates | 38.1597900, -85.5877400 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| 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: 231 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 47m |
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 | $19.08 | $38.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.52 | $43.04 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.55 | $47.10 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.84 | $53.68 |
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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